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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against DHS Over Immigration Re-Detention Policy in Southeast

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against DHS Over Immigration Re-Detention Policy in Southeast

Four individuals have initiated a class action lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent policy reversal that has led to the re-detention of immigrants in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia by the ACLU affiliates of these states and Foley Hoag LLP, alleges that DHS abruptly abandoned its longstanding 'Changed Circumstances Policy' around May 2025. This previous policy prevented immigration officers from re-detaining individuals who had been released from custody unless their circumstances materially changed. The new 'Re-Detention Policy' now permits re-arrest and re-detention without such a determination, impacting thousands of noncitizens who were complying with their release conditions. The plaintiffs, including Livinton Sosa Martinez, Raquel Mariona Ebora, Alvaro Ibañez-Cardenas, and Ambrosio Trujillo Zavaleta, seek to have the new policy declared unlawful, blocked, and the former po...

First Frost Expected in Savannah This Weekend

First Frost Expected in Savannah This Weekend

The first frost of the season is expected to arrive in Savannah, Georgia, this weekend as a secondary cold front moves through the region. Patchy frost may form on Saturday morning, with a higher likelihood of frost on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Temperatures are forecasted to drop to 39°F (4°C) in Savannah and 36°F (2°C) in Statesboro on Saturday morning, with highs struggling to reach 60°F (16°C). Sunday morning will be even colder, with lows of 37°F (3°C) in Savannah and 33°F (1°C) in Statesboro. Sunny skies are expected throughout the weekend, providing clear but chilly conditions. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect for local waters due to gusty winds and rough seas.

Atlanta Film Schools Recognized Among Top 50 Nationally for 2026

Atlanta Film Schools Recognized Among Top 50 Nationally for 2026

Atlanta Film Schools Recognized Among Top 50 Nationally for 2026

Charter Senior Living Expands Partnership with Ventas, Adding Three Senior Living Communities

Charter Senior Living Expands Partnership with Ventas, Adding Three Senior Living Communities

Charter Senior Living Expands Partnership with Ventas, Adding Three Senior Living Communities

Macon-Bibb County Rededicates Blue Star and Gold Star Families Memorial Markers at Rosa Parks Square

Macon-Bibb County Rededicates Blue Star and Gold Star Families Memorial Markers at Rosa Parks Square

Macon-Bibb County held a rededication ceremony for the Blue Star and Gold Star Families Memorial Markers at the newly transformed Rosa Parks Square in Downtown Macon on November 10. The event, which took place the day before Veterans Day, honored service members and their families. Community members, veterans, local leaders, and military families attended the ceremony. The markers, originally dedicated in 2016, were returned to the square after its recent reimagination. County Manager and Navy veteran Dr. Keith Moffett emphasized that these markers are more than monuments; they represent the courage, sacrifice, and commitment that have shaped the nation and the families who bear those sacrifices daily. The ceremony included a Presentation of Colors by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, a prayer led by veteran and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Henderson Carswell, and a performance of the National Anthem by Central High School senior Audrey Windham Brown. The Blue Star Memorial Marker honors all p...

University of Florida Engineering Student Detained by ICE in Georgia; Family Seeks Release

University of Florida Engineering Student Detained by ICE in Georgia; Family Seeks Release

Juan Sanchez, a 23-year-old senior chemical engineering student at the University of Florida, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Georgia. Sanchez, known as 'Juandi' to his family, was arrested on November 3 while traveling through Atlanta for a job interview and awaiting a flight to Gainesville. His family states that ICE officers approached him, confirmed his identity, and immediately took him into custody without explanation. Sanchez entered the U.S. from Ecuador on a tourist visa, which has since expired. However, at the time of his arrest, he had a pending asylum petition and a valid employment authorization document through 2030. He is currently being held at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, with a bond hearing scheduled for November 20. His family and fellow students are actively working to secure his release.

Fayetteville City Council Approves Grant to Attract Electric Motor Factory, Competing with Georgia

Fayetteville City Council Approves Grant to Attract Electric Motor Factory, Competing with Georgia

Fayetteville City Council Approves Grant to Attract Electric Motor Factory, Competing with Georgia

Coastal golf course with royal name wraps up renovation in Georgia

Coastal golf course with royal name wraps up renovation in Georgia

This Lowcountry layout has all new greens and better views.

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia became a majority-minority state for the first time last year, and now a new population report says the state will continue to diversify.

Georgia State Patrol Adopts Digital Driver's Licenses, Mandating Verification Technology by 2027

Georgia State Patrol Adopts Digital Driver's Licenses, Mandating Verification Technology by 2027

As of November 2026, the Georgia State Patrol, along with Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers and Capitol Police, now accepts digital driver's licenses presented on a smartphone during traffic stops and crash investigations. This change, following House Bill 296, allows Georgians to use an approved electronic format for their license. The process emphasizes technology-based verification: drivers hold their phone near an officer's ID reader, review the requested information, and authenticate it, for example, with facial recognition, without handing over their device. Officers will not request digital licenses, and drivers can always present a physical card. The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirms that officers receive the same information from a digital ID as from a physical one. All law enforcement agencies in Georgia are mandated to have equipment capable of verifying digital licenses by July 1, 2027.

Southern Company Reports Significant Surge in Data Center Electricity Usage, Driven by AI Boom

Southern Company Reports Significant Surge in Data Center Electricity Usage, Driven by AI Boom

Southern Company Reports Significant Surge in Data Center Electricity Usage, Driven by AI Boom

U.S. Representatives Form Bipartisan Caucus to Combat PFAS Pollution

U.S. Representatives Form Bipartisan Caucus to Combat PFAS Pollution

U.S. Representative Clay Fuller, a Republican from Georgia's 14th congressional district, has announced the formation of the Southeastern PFAS Caucus. This bipartisan group aims to address the widespread issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' which have been a source of concern regarding drinking water contamination and potential health effects. The caucus's primary goal is to find solutions and secure funding for cleanup efforts across the region. Founding members include U.S. Representatives Laurel Lee and Brian Mast, both Florida Republicans, and Darren Soto of Florida and Deborah Ross of North Carolina, both Democrats. Representative Fuller emphasized the personal significance of this issue, citing his own thyroid cancer diagnosis, which he believes may be linked to environmental factors in his childhood community in north Georgia. PFAS are manufactured chemicals used in various products for their resistance to water, stains, grease, and...