Trump Backs ICE Raid

President Trump voiced support for last week’s immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Ellabell, saying foreign-based companies must respect U.S. immigration laws.

In Georgia, Tori Branum, a Republican congressional candidate who lives in the Dublin area, said she tipped off U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents about the plant’s hiring practices.

Saying she was concerned the plant was not hiring Georgia workers, Branum rejected criticism of her actions. “Interesting how this works: I stand up for American workers … and suddenly my phone is blowing up… Nice try. I’m not backing down,” she said.

Trump called on foreign-based companies to do more to train U.S. workers. “We do have to work something out where we bring in experts so that our people can be trained so that they can do it themselves,” he said.

  Corn Moon, Migrating Birds Fill Night Sky

Georgia skies lit up overnight Sunday with the Corn Moon, this summer’s last full moon.

Adding to the show, millions of birds migrating south lit up weather radars in a nighttime display of nature’s flight path.

Meanwhile, weather watchers began tracking Tropical Storm Gabrielle, taking shape in the Atlantic. Forecasters are keeping an eye out for any shift toward the U.S., though Georgia faces a low risk for now.

The storm’s development marks an increase in hurricane activity typical for mid-September, and officials urge residents to check their emergency plans.

Shroud of Turin Replica Exhibit Opens

A full-scale exhibit featuring a museum-quality replica of the Shroud of Turin opened at Warren Church in Augusta, offering visitors a chance to explore one of Christianity’s most mysterious artifacts.

The exhibit, open through Sept. 14, includes replicas of Roman crucifixion tools, a 3D-printed first-century burial tomb, and dozens of historical panels that chronicle the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Pastor David McKinley said the exhibit isn’t meant to prove the Shroud’s authenticity but to invite reflection on the historical roots of Christian faith.

Tours of the exhibit are free and open to the public and schools.

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➤ Gwinnett County: An off-duty nurse and a police officer saved a toddler near Loganville after the child suffered a severe allergic reaction and stopped breathing. (More)

➤ Metro Atlanta: Schools report improved behavior and engagement after enforcing a smartphone ban. (More)

➤ Jackson County: A crowbar flew through the windshield of a car driving on I-85 and struck a passenger in the face, shattering multiple bones and teeth. (More)

➤ Fulton County: A judge overseeing a civil lawsuit against District Attorney Fani Willis ordered a new search for communications tied to the office’s prosecution of President Trump, citing omissions and transparency issues. (More)

➤ Bainbridge: A judge received death threats after releasing a day care worker on bail. The worker is accused of beating a 1-year-old boy. (More)

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➤ Georgia native Dwight Howard and Maya Moore, who starred at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this past weekend. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons will try out new kickers following Younghoe Koo’s miss in the closing seconds of a 23-20 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim may not accept his $16 million player option to stay with the team next season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Planners tasked with advising on coastal Georgia’s flood threats will expand their work to include inland communities, where outdated floodplain maps and rising river crests pose risks. (More)

➤ Lindale grower Jim Duffy runs Refining Fire Chiles, one of Georgia’s largest chile collections, offering fiery peppers, online videos, and educational farm tours. (More)

➤ A Georgia Tech study found shipping Atlanta-bound cargo via the Port of Savannah is 32% cheaper and more reliable than using West Coast ports, despite longer ocean transit. (More)

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Former Zillow Exec Opens Door to $1.3T Market

Austin Allison sold his first company for $120M. He later served as an executive for Zillow. Both companies reached massive valuations before everyday investors could get in.

“I always wished everyday investors could have shared in their early success,” Allison later said. So he built Pacaso differently. 

Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home market, earning $110M+ in gross profit in under five years. No wonder the same early investors who backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay already invested in Pacaso.

Now, after adding 10 new international destinations, Pacaso is hitting its stride. It even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

And unlike his previous ventures, you can invest in Pacaso as a private company. But you don’t have time to waste. Invest before Pacaso’s opportunity ends on Sept. 18.

➤ Warner Robins hosted a military academy fair where state lawmakers connected students with service branches and encouraged early prep for military academy nominations. (More)

➤ Atlanta startup Campus Guardian Angel eyes Georgia as the next state to demonstrate its security drones for schools, which quickly respond to shooters and shooting threats with pepper spray and alarms. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium offer football fans new attractions this season, including the new Sports Illustrated Lounge. (More)

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