Hundreds of demonstrations throughout the country brought folks out of their homes and onto the streets in protest of what they believe is higher than necessary taxes and excess government spending.

At least 100 people gathered on the old Court House steps in Winder to speak their minds on the issue and showcase signs, some of which read "I am not your ATM" and "Don’t mortgage my future."

Terrance Way, a citizen of Winder, organized the event where protestors donned tea-bag earrings, brought out their tea cups for a drink and Michael Welch, the owner of Smokin Po Boys BBQ, made a statement by offering free tea for the evening and dumping a gallon of tea on the steps of the court house.

The open-mic event brought out many strong opinions, all with a common theme, less government and lower taxes. Many who attended were in favor of the Fair Tax.

"We’re just here to support the Fair Tax and protest ... out of control government spending," said Barrow County resident David Wood.

When organizer Way took the podium, dressed in all black with a black trench coat, a black cowboy hat and a sword harnessed to his belt, he declared that he took offense to President Obama apologizing for America’s arrogance.

"Then he bowed to king and then insulted America and every Christian, God fearing man in America saying that we are not a Christian nation," Way said.

Shouts could be heard from protestors saying "That’s crazy talk" and "God help us," as Way continued to speak about how he disagrees with Obama’s plan, government spending and high taxes.

"It’s time to stand up and be heard," Way said.

"I brought a jug of tea to demonstrate exactly what I think of wasteful spending in the government," said Smokin Po Boys BBQ Owner, Welch. "And even more than that, no one will represent me as I pour this tea out on the steps of this court house; I get to make that choice for myself," Welch declared as he poured the tea out onto the concrete stairs.

An estimated 2,500 people attended a large demonstration at the state capital on tax day where Forsyth County State Representative Tom Knox and Sean Hannity gathered at 7 p.m. for a similar protest.

Protestors fear that Obama is leading the country to a socialist/welfare state and want to register their opposition. Published reports are calling the move "The second American Revolution."

"Now We Have Only Just begun," Way stated on his Barrow County News blog at http://community.barrowcountynews.com/blogs/detail/185/. "There is much more work to do, in the mean time call, fax and E-mail your Washington Representatives and ask them ‘CAN YOU HEAR US NOW Mr. Representative?’ Let them know that the day of accountability has come and that on Nov. 4, 2010, they will hear from us one last time," he wrote.