Congressman John Lewis to visit

Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), a civil rights legend, will be on hand Saturday when the Obama campaign officially opens its Pensacola headquarters at in Belmont-DeVilliers.

Campaign staff has been on the ground since July, mainly working out of the offices of the Escambia County Democratic Party, but has established a separate headquarters to focus solely on the presidential campaign.

The headquarters grand opening will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at 321 North de Villiers Street (corner Belmont & de Villers). The event is open to the public.