Democratic VP Nominee Tim Walz gives speech in Macon

ATLANTA, Ga. (WPGA) - Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Gov. Tim Walz appeared in Macon while also speaking with voters at H&H Soul Food.

The Minnesota governor’s first official visit to Macon shows middle Georgia is important to who wins this state.

“We are talking about a lot of fundamental things. The sanctity of our vote, the idea of women having their reproductive freedoms,” said Walz.

Democratic supporters spoke about why they believe it is important that Kamala Harris and Walz win Georgia in November.

“I am very concerned about the fear-mongering from the Republican side about transgender and queer issues. As a queer person myself, that has been personally affecting me,” said Julie Codding, a spectator.

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump were also present outside of the Walz event. Macon Republicans recognize why visits like this matter.

“There are more swing votes available in this part of Georgia than there are in any other place. Frankly, a lot of these folks, a lot of the decision will be held by how we can we persuade people to get out and vote,” said Dr. Wayne Johnson, a Republican candidate For Congress. “The key to the White House rests in middle and southwest Georgia.”

Walz emphasized during his speech that he wants to be part of ending violent crime in Georgia and across the country.

“Every child should be free to go to school without worrying about being shot dead, which this state experienced. The tragedy of that is not just a fact of life people,” said Walz.

Walz also made a stop in Atlanta before heading to a campaign rally in North Carolina.