Big Group Gathers to Get a Glimpse of President

Almost 200 people lined White Bluff Road to see the President on his trip to Savannah Tech.

By: Andrew Davis | WSAV News 3
Published: March 03, 2010

Many folks were willing to get up extra early and brave the chilly, rainy weather just for a chance to get a glimpse the President.

They were lined up by the dozens, waiting. Whether you were for or against the President's proposals. you weren't going to miss his trip to Savannah.

"I think we represent a new beginning," said John Mitchell, who came from Bluffton, South Carolina. "I think it's good for the country, good for my community and the states of South Carolina and Georgia."

Freedom of Speech was on full display in front of Savannah Tech. A peaceful protest where folks could express their opinions on just about every topic.

One "character" dressed as a pig wanted to tell the President to stop the pork project of nuclear plants.

"We want him to know there are people out here that disagree with that decision and we don't want to see nuclear power plants," explained Karen Grainey.

But most of the folks waiting here believe in the change President Obama supports.

Verlean Mauldin started camping out at 5am.

"I love his enthusiasm, I love his charisma," said an excited Verlean. "I love how he has the knowledge for the people, for America, for Democrats and Republicans."

But other folks are fighting for a different kind of change, a change they say only comes with a new President.

"I think the hole the Government is digging right now is not the answer," said Carolyn Henley. "Obama is spending more money. We don't have the money. You wouldn't do that in your own home, would you?"

No questions for these folks, just a glimpse at a passing motorcade, and a brief glimpse at history. The day President Obama came to Savannah.

While the entire event was peaceful, there was one incident.

A woman tried to run across the Savannah Tech campus towards the Presidential motorcade.

She was quickly corralled by officers and taken into custody.

Savannah police say the woman was questioned by police and Secret Service and then taken to Memorial Medical Center for a mental evaluation.