'Good Trouble Lives On' protests around coastal Georgia, Lowcountry
Share this @internewscast.com

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – Demonstrators in coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry participated in the nationwide “Good Trouble Lives On” protests Thursday.

Events were held in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Hinesville, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island.

“We’re experiencing a daily erosion of our freedoms, and the only option left is to take to the streets and make our voices heard,” stated Marcia, a protester from Bluffton.

The main focus of Thursday’s rallies was voting rights, with several local organizations offering voting information and services.

“Our chapter is actively verifying voter status and assisting individuals in registering if they haven’t done so yet. Additionally, we’re distributing information regarding the upcoming elections,” explained Me’kia Davis, Chapter President of the Savannah Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Zeta Sorority.

Some organizers and leaders spoke out directly against what they described as voter suppression tactics.

“Our primary focus is on urging Senators Graham and Scott to oppose the SAVE Act, as it stands to disenfranchise numerous registered voters, potentially making their registrations invalid,” noted Rita Conrad, Vice Chair of Lowcountry Indivisible.

The “SAVE Act” would require proof of U.S. Citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Acceptable documents would include a passport, REAL ID, or a government-issued ID paired with a birth certificate.

“There’s some bad things going on in this country. We’re losing our constitutional rights, and sometimes, you have to stand up and be the good trouble,” Randy Zurcher, who is running on the Democratic ticket to represent Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, said.

However, many Republicans support and voted for the “SAVE Act,” which passed in the House of Representatives in April.

“Only U.S. Citizens should vote and decide U.S. Elections. It’s already in federal law, but there’s no mechanism currently to ensure that law is always followed, and this measure, the SAVE Act, will make sure that is always true,” Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Mike Johnson said in April when the legislation first passed.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

52 Individuals Charged with Drug Offenses in Scott County

SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced on…

Eustis Incident: Father Arrested Following 5-Year-Old’s Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot

EUSTIS, Fla. – The father of a 5-year-old boy who accidentally shot…

Half a Year in Office: Trump Highlights a ‘Rejuvenated’ US Despite Falling Approval Ratings

WASHINGTON () Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump has…

Suspect Apprehended in Deadly Hit-and-Run in Candler County

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. () — An arrest was made Monday by the…

Pinellas County Parents Advocate for Internet Safety Laws Following Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old Daughter

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Almost three years have passed since 16-year-old…

Captured on Camera: Teen Wearing Ski Mask Kicks Door and Fires Airsoft Gun at Riverview Home

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA) — Imagine seeing someone in a ski mask holding…

Urbana Gears Up for the 23rd Annual ‘Dump & Run’ Recycling Event and Sale

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University YMCA at the University of Illinois…

Caution Advised by Champaign-Urbana Health District Amid Rising Temperatures

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — This week, extremely high temperatures are expected to…

A Ukrainian Family’s Struggle to Remain in South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) A family from Mariupol, Ukraine has called Watertown home…

Florida Representative Advocates for Immigration Bill Benefiting Law-Abiding Migrants

() Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., is reintroducing bipartisan legislation that would…

Viral Video Captures Officer Breaking Window and Punching Florida Man

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA)—A Jacksonville man whose video gained widespread attention on social…

Report: Dog the Bounty Hunter’s step-grandson dies in accidental shooting by father

NAPLES, Fla. (WJW) — Over the weekend, Duane Chapman’s 13-year-old step-grandson was…