Congressional candidates to debate in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE - The Presidential Debate isn't the only political debate that will draw the attention of area voters Tuesday night.

Republican Doug Collins and Democrat Jody Cooley are running for Georgia's newly-drawn 9th Congressional District, and the two will meet in a debate at the Gainesville's Civic Center on Green Street.

The Tuesday evening debate has been organized by the Lanier Tea Party Patriots, and the event is open to the public.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the debate getting underway at 7:30 p.m.