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Georgia town helps derail one of America’s largest proposed ICE detention centers
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the Trump administration backed away from plans to turn a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into one of the nation’s largest ICE detention centers because it “did not fit the community’s needs.” The proposed facility could have held up to 10,000 detainees, roughly twice the city’s population. Local officials and…
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Sen. Raphael Warnock: ‘Corporations are picking homes the way you pick tomatoes in a grocery store’
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law Saturday, including two provisions written by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.): a cap on how many homes private equity firms can own; and the Appraisal Modernization Act, which aims to curb discrimination in the home appraisal process.
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‘Our communities are not investment portfolios’
Corporate landlords, take note. Councilmember Andrea L. Boone joined Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) Monday to celebrate a major housing win for communities. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act caps private equity firms from owning more than 350 homes.
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New law cracks down on corporate landlords in Georgia
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law Saturday. It included a key provision from Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) that limits how many homes private equity firms can own. Atlanta has been ground zero for corporate landlords, which has driven up the cost of housing across the state.
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New report paints grim picture of Georgia’s infant and maternal health outcomes
Georgia’s maternal and infant health report is in, and the findings are raising serious concerns.
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A ‘pop-up power plant’ is burning gas 24/7 in Georgia. It broke ground before it had a permit
A company called VoltaGrid started building a pop-up power plant next to a Georgia data center before the state even approved its air permit. This week, regulators confirmed they likely broke the law. This isn’t an isolated case. From Covington to Memphis, data centers racing to power AI are building faster than the rules can…
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Former councilwoman voices concerns over East Point’s financial situation
Former Councilwoman Gibbons told the mayor and council she had received what she described as “very disturbing news” about the city’s finances. She questioned why East Point has yet to complete its audit or approve its FY2027 budget, warning that continued delays could jeopardize state funding. She also raised concerns about the city’s financial management…
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New Georgia law projected to triple patient access to marijuana
As of July 1st, Georgia’s new marijuana law is in effect and comes with some major changes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Maysville Residents Speak Out Against Rumble’s Data Center Expansion
Residents packed Monday night’s city council meeting to voice opposition to a proposed data center in Maysville, Georgia.
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DeKalb County data center vote draws mixed reactions, uncertainty over future plans
DeKalb County leaders unanimously voted not to move forward with setting regulations for data centers. The decision has garnered mixed reactions from residents and community activists.
























