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Multiple sources say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is no longer pursuing the operation of detention facilities in Oakwood and Social Circle.

The City of Social Circle issued a statement on Thursday evening, June 18, saying it received confirmation from "multiple sources," including from within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS,) that plans to operate a facility there were no longer plans to operate a facility there. One of the sources the city cited was 10th District U.S. Congressman Mike Collins.

While the City of Oakwood has not issued any direct statements, reports by both the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the New York Times have cited that the warehouse on Atlanta Highway that DHS recently purchased was on a list of facilities ICE was planning to sell or hand off. Among that list were facilities in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Utah.

DHS issued a statement Friday morning.

"From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so," DHS said. "These heinous criminals, once arrested, should be removed at lightning speed, not housed on American soil at the taxpayer's expense. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize EXISTING detention space with our state and county partners."

ICE no longer pursuing detention facilities in Oakwood, Social Circle Multiple sources say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is no longer pursuing the operation of detention facilities in Oakwood and Social Circle. The City of Social Circle issued a statement on Thursday evening, June 18, saying it received confirmation from “multiple sources,” includ...

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A Hoschton man has created a platform that aims to make caring for sick family members a little bit easier.

Launched on June 27, “Addison’s Diary” is a caregiver platform that allows users to stay connected, keep track of medications and appointments and organize tasks related to the individuals’ health– all in one place.

Founder Matthew Pribus shared with Access North Georgia that he was inspired to create the platform after his granddaughter had a prolonged hospital stay.

Hoschton man to launch “Addison’s Diary” caregiver platform A Hoschton man has created a platform that aims to make caring for sick family members a little bit easier. Launched on June 27, “Addison’s Diary” is a caregiver platform that allows users to stay connected, keep track of medications and appointments and organize tasks related to the individua...