Ask The Times: Why can Hall County Courthouse employees bypass the metal detectors? - Gainesville Times

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Ask The Times: Why can Hall County Courthouse employees bypass the metal detectors?

Hall County Deputy Rafael Santiago sends items through a scanner Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Hall County Courthouse security checkpoint. All visitors to the courthouse must go through security before entering the rest of the building. - photo by Scott Rogers

04272019 ASK 1.jpg — Hall County Deputy Rafael Santiago sends items through a scanner Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Hall County Courthouse security checkpoint. All visitors to the courthouse must go through security before entering the rest of the building. - photo by Scott Rogers

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