475 Arrested During Federal Immigration Raid

Federal authorities arrested 475 individuals on Thursday during a major immigration enforcement operation at the Hyundai–LG Energy Solution battery plant construction site in Bryan County.

The raid was the largest single-site operation in Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) history.

The individuals detained were found to be in the country illegally or in violation of their status and were employed through a network of contractors and subcontractors at the site. They all remain in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.

  Emory University Closes DEI Office

Emory University announced that it will close its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and discontinue related programs.

The decision was made to comply with new federal mandates requiring higher education institutions to alter or eliminate DEI-focused initiatives.

Emory University Interim President Leah Ward Sears said in a statement that the university remains committed to fairness, belonging, and opportunity and that it will assist affected employees through the transition.

The Georgia NAACP has expressed concern over the move, stating that it raises questions about future support for marginalized communities at the university. They have requested a meeting with Emory leaders by Sept. 30.

Gabriel Sterling Enters Race for Secretary of State

Republican Gabriel Sterling has announced his candidacy for Georgia Secretary of State in the 2026 election.

Sterling gained national attention in 2020 for defending Georgia’s election integrity against claims of fraud.

Sterling joins a Republican primary field that includes former U.S. Senate candidate Kelvin King and state Rep. Tim Fleming.

➤ Statewide: An additional $97 million has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ Decatur: The city has approved reduced speed limits for multiple roads to enhance pedestrian safety and decrease traffic accidents. (More)

➤ Statesboro: A handgun was discovered at Statesboro High School during a pre-planned safety search, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old student. (More)

➤ Jackson County: A crowbar flew off a work truck and struck a woman in the face as she rode in her fiancé’s car on I-85 near Commerce. (More)

➤ Fulton County: A trash fire at Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning led to eight individuals being treated for smoke inhalation; all are expected to recover. (More)

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➤ Atlanta United’s reserve team is set to play an international friendly match against Belize today at 10 a.m. You can stream the game at the following link. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna reportedly vetoed trade offers from three different teams at the MLB trade deadline earlier this summer. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King was named the best at his position in the ACC by CBS Sports, as well as a top 10 overall quarterback in the country. (More)

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➤ Waffle House, founded in Atlanta and now operating more than 1,900 restaurants across 25 states, celebrated its 70th anniversary on Friday. (More)

➤ Hundreds gathered Thursday evening at the flagpole in front of Apalachee High School to hold a vigil honoring the four lives tragically lost in last year’s school shooting. (More)

➤ Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute has introduced a mobile clinic offering free prostate cancer screenings across Georgia aiming to improve early detection. September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. (More)

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