VIDEO/PHOTO GALLERY: Education, veterans' affairs, omnibus vote dominate conversation at 9th District Town Hall gathering

The Republican candidates for North Georgia's 9th District Congressional post have met a number of times on the debate stage in the last several weeks. Their latest meeting was Monday night in Gainesville before a packed house at the Brenau Downtown Center at a Town Hall meeting hosted by AccessWDUN and The Times. 

All five candidates - former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, incumbent U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, Roger Fitzpatrick, Bernie Fontaine and Mike Scupin - participated in the Monday night event. 

During the 90-minute debate, the candidates fielded questions from audience members on topics ranging from education to veterans' affairs to Obamacare to support for current House Speaker Paul Ryan.

To listen to portions of the debate, follow the links below to podcasts from each segment of the evening's discussion.

Segment 1

Segment 2

Segment 3

Segment 4

Segment 5

Segment 6

Listen Tuesday morning at 9 to WDUN's Morning Talk for follow-up discussion on the Town Hall meeting. You can join the discussion by calling 770-535-2911. 

WDUN's Bill Maine explains to the audience at the Brenau Downtown Center how the 9th District Town Hall meeting will work. (Photo by David Cook)

Dr. Ed Schrader, President of Brenau University, asks the opening question at Monday's Town Hall meeting at the Brenau Downtown Center. (Photo by David Cook)

The five candidates for Georgia's 9th District Congressional post - all Republicans - wait for the start of Monday night's Town Hall meeting hosted by AccessWDUN and The Times. Pictured left to right are Mike Scupin, Bernie Fontaine, Roger Fitzpatrick, incumbent U.S. Rep. Doug Collins and former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun. (Photo by David Cook)

Audience members share a few thoughts between questions at the Brenau Downtown Center. (Photo by David Cook)

The five candidates all brought a number of supporters to Monday night's event. These audience members are Doug Collins supporters. (Photo by David Cook)

Former White County Educator Roger Fitzpatrick (standing) takes his turn at the mic while fellow candidates (from left) Mike Scupin, Bernie Fontaine, Doug Collins and Paul Broun wait their turns to speak. (Photo by David Cook)

Incumbent Congressman Doug Collins (left) fields a question at Monday's Town Hall meeting. WDUN's Joel Williams (right) served as moderator for the event. (Photo by David Cook)

Candidates Roger Fitzpatrick (left) and Doug Collins (right) chat during a break in Monday night's Town Hall meeting. (Photo by David Cook)

Candidate Mike Scupin of Gainesville (left) makes a point while candidate Bernie Fontaine of Suches (right) listens in. (Photo by David Cook)

WDUN's Joel Williams thanks the candidates and the audience following the 90-minute Town Hall meeting for the 9th District Congressional race. (Photo by David Cook)

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