28-02-2025
Protestors gather at Congressman Rick Allen's Augusta office
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – More than 100 protesters gathered outside Congressman Rick Allen's office with concerns about what's going on in Washington.
'There's a lot going on in our country and I think our congressman, they need to be told how the people actually feel. The people are angry about a plethora of issues,' said Keith Myles, a veteran from Evans.
For these protestors, the main issue is to hear from Congressman Allen in-person at a townhall meeting.
'And as you see, they are lined up in this hallway demanding that he comes and talk to us,' said Traci George.
'It's been a very long time since we've actually heard from the representative in person himself here in the region, we want to get him into the district and speak to him one on one about our concerns,' said Matt Kridel, of Indivisible CSRA.
The protestors say there's a big difference between holding telephone townhall and one in person.
'He needs to be here to actually get the sense of the people if he's not present, he needs to be here to actually get the sense of the people. If he's not coming around and coming here presently and get the atmosphere, he shouldn't be for us,' said Myles.
'I'm a republican, I'm a republican, said Celestine James.
Celestine James came to Congressman Allen's office not to protest, but for her job, of rural engagement for the 12th District, but she agreed with the protestors on the benefits of an in-person townhall.
'I'm a big advocate for that. I believe communication is key. You need to be able to sit down and talk to people and have that forum so we can go ahead and answer the question,' said James.
Congressman Allen said he was aware of the event and supported the First Amendment right to peacefully protest, something those gathering in his hallway wanted to hear from Allen in person.
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