More Raid Details Emerge; Workers to Leave

South Korea agreed to bring home the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in last week’s immigration raid at a Hyundai construction site in Ellabell.

The raid followed a months-long investigation among federal and state agencies, and some of the workers were found hiding in a sewage pond, authorities said.

A video released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows scenes from the raid.

The South Korean workers were among about 475 suspected illegal immigrants who were detained. The Mexican consulate said 23 of them were from Mexico.

  Falcons Fall Short

The Atlanta Falcons lost a heartbreaker at home on Sunday, falling 23-20 to Tampa Bay after giving up a late touchdown and missing a game-tying field goal with seconds left.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his first opening-game start, with a four-yard run for a go-ahead score among the highlights.

Penix hit Bijan Robinson for a 50-yard touchdown early and threw for 298 yards.

Atlanta’s next game is a Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota.

Wins Follow Weather Delays

Severe weather caused delays at the Georgia Tech and Georgia football games Saturday, with lightning and rain forcing fans to seek shelter.

Georgia Tech’s home opener against Gardner-Webb kicked off around 4:05 p.m., after storms passed through Atlanta.

Meanwhile, the Georgia vs. Austin Peay game in Athens was paused at halftime for nearly two hours due to lightning, despite the game time being changed in hopes of avoiding storms.

Georgia won 28-6, while Georgia Tech shook off a slow start to win 59-12.

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➤ Paulding County: Winds caused a tree to fall on a 12-year-old girl at an arts and crafts festival on Saturday. She was hospitalized in critical condition. (More)

➤ Statewide: Four Powerball players in Georgia won $100,000 prizes in Saturday’s drawing, with the $1.8 billion jackpot split by players in Missouri and Texas. (More)

➤ Jones County: An appeals court upheld an IRS penalty after ex-Atlanta Braves players John Smoltz and Ryan Klesko overstated land value for a conservation easement. (More)

➤ Lowndes County: A grand jury indicted more than a dozen people after a traffic stop uncovered a multi-county car theft ring involving at least 30 stolen vehicles. (More)

➤ Norcross: A cigarette sparked a house fire that trapped an elderly man, who was rescued by firefighters and hospitalized in critical condition. A woman was also injured. (More)

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➤ Georgia dropped to No. 6 in the AP college football poll and remained ranked No. 3 in the coaches poll released on Sunday. (See Polls)

➤ The Atlanta Braves moved superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. down to sixth in the lineup for the first time since his rookie year on Saturday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks stars Zaccharie Risacher and Kristaps Porzingis continue to shine in the 2025 EuroBasket playoffs. (More)

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➤ PBS Aerospace opened its U.S. headquarters in Roswell, creating 45 jobs with more expected. The company produces jet engines for drones and missiles. (More)

➤ The Georgia Lottery will begin introducing new technology from Atlanta-based Scientific Games, including game-dispensing bins and loyalty programs. (More)

➤ Georgia Power received approval for proposed solar projects in five counties totaling 1,068 MW, expanding renewable energy access. (See Counties)

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➤ A feature story in Southern Living highlights the city of Milton’s blend of scenic farmland, historic charm, and Southern hospitality just outside Atlanta. (More)

➤ Sloomoo Institute in Atlanta unveiled LooMoosh’s Magnificent Mold, an interactive exhibit blending science and play to spotlight the intelligence of slime molds. (More)

➤ Avize in Atlanta, Mothers Best Fried Chicken in Decatur, and Saint Bibiana in Savannah were named to Garden & Gun’s top new Southern restaurants list. (More)

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