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LOCAL The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Sunday, November 11,2018 3C VOTERS ■ Continued from 1C “The voter’s identification was verified at the precinct, and their vote was cast on site,” she said. “However, there were people present during this time that caused a disruption at the precinct.” Crumley said the county elec tions office would file a report of the incident with the Georgia Sec retary of State “asking that the disruption be investigated.” The matter comes at a time when more focus than ever is being placed on turning out the Latino vote locally. Vanesa Sarazua, executive director of the Hispanic Alliance GA, a nonpartisan group based in Gainesville, said volunteers with her agency provided transporta tion to the polls and interpretative help during early voting. And on Election Day, “There were a ton of Latino voters need ing assistance,” Sarazua said. Transportation to the polls in future elections, particularly for older adults, and also from local workplaces like poultry plants, will be a focus in supporting Latino voters, Sarazua said. Johnny Varner, chairman for the Hall County GOP’s fourth dis trict, which includes portions of Gainesville, said conservatives have an opportunity to tap a grow ing Latino voting demographic by highlighting shared values of fam ily and faith. “People don’t understand that the Hispanics tie themselves to the church quite a bit,” Varner said. “And a lot of people don’t know they’re more a nuclear fam ily than others.” But connecting with these potential voters, particularly in light of the divisive nature of immigration policy between Republicans and Demo crats, can be difficult, Varner acknowledged. “Who are they?” he asked about those Latinos who might lean to the right. Arturo Adame, head of the Young Democrats of Hall County, said his own efforts to turn out the vote among Latinos has some times been stymied. “It’s kind of tough,” he said. “There’s not much of a space or platform that exists right now.” Adame said he had been able to connect with voters through local Latino businesses, but outreach still “has to grow and has to build.” There is some mistrust of Dem ocrats in parts of the community, as well, Adame said, because President Barack Obama was seen as the “deporter-in-chief.” And so Adame said Democrats can’t count on Republican poli cies or rhetoric on immigration alone to tap Latino voters. “That is not enough,” he added. “There’s still work that has to be done on top of that.” SAFETY ■ Continued from 1C Whiddon said. “We’re teaching them fundamentals of marksmanship. You’ll see a lot of times if people don’t shoot on a regular basis, their shooting skills, they just don’t have a solid understanding.” Deangela Chastain said she has a pretty good understanding of the laws and handling of guns after being raised around them. Her father enjoyed hunt ing, so she’s seen guns her whole life. Her husband bought her a gun last Christmas, so she wanted a review on everything, especially with her son and son-in-law being in law enforcement. “The people in the community need practical experience and a review of all the laws,” said Chastain, a Gillsville resi dent. “And from the police department is the best place.” Husband-and-wife Debra and Scot McEwen took the course together. She said they both love shooting and have taken other courses to make sure they’re “proficient.” Although she’s had plenty of training, she said she tries to not be too confident, especially since she learned a few new things at the safety course. “As soon as I could stand up, my daddy taught me how to shoot,” said McEwen, a Gainesville resident. “But I’m still afraid of them. I mean, you’ve got to have a healthy fear, I think.” 835 Oak Street, Gainesville, Georgia http://lanier-hvac.net/ Cheapest Trane in Georgia. CALL US 678-943-1351 Your Comfort is Our Priority! Photos by AUSTIN STEELE I The Times Top: Instructors look on as participants fire guns during the safety course. Left: Deangela Chastain fires a gun during a firearms safety course put on by the Gainesville Police Department on Saturday, Nov. 10. Above: A target is riddled with bullet holes on the range. INTRODUCING Ok eac# 30 j 1-3017, Mbbte ]? v Would 2011-2017 ass? 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