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Georgia town locks water to planned ICE detention center
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The city of Social Circle, Georgia, has placed a lock on the water meter of a warehouse purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for use as an immigration detention facility. Officials cited concerns over exceeding local water and sewer capacity. The Department of Homeland Security countered that the site includes measures to avoid straining infrastructure.
A 20-year-old Georgia man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend when she rejected his advances to reconcile. Jaiden Grant grabbed her by the throat and squeezed until she feared passing out, according to court documents. He has posted bond but is barred from contacting her or entering Athens-Clarke County.
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A scouting report on Georgia senior tight end Oscar Delp assesses him as a mid-Day 3 prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound player showed good athleticism and blocking effort but faced production limits due to injury and usage. Analysts note his potential as a slot tight end against lighter defenders.
Dinah Hamilton, a senior in Brenau University's accelerated BSN program, has been named the 2026 Sarah Helen Killgore Scholarship recipient. The award comes from the Georgia Association of Nurse Educators, recognizing her among three statewide winners. This honor supports her studies in the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing.
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A man in Sandy Springs, Georgia, allegedly shoved two children riding bicycles into a fountain at a public park before attending a concert. Police arrested him mid-performance after reviewing surveillance video. The incident occurred on February 28 and appeared unprovoked, with no injuries reported to the children.
A 78-year-old Georgia man faces murder charges in the shooting death of his 68-year-old best friend of 30 years, allegedly over a $30 debt. The incident occurred outside a gas station in Jonesboro on October 30, 2023, and the trial is ongoing. Prosecutors argue it was intentional, while the defense claims it was an accident during a struggle over a gun.
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A Georgia man charged with murder has been deemed competent to stand trial despite removing his own eyes and biting off part of his tongue while in custody. Robert Brandon Keller faces multiple charges related to the stabbing death of Bruce Dupree in October 2024. Psychologists concluded that his self-mutilation occurred after the alleged crimes and did not affect his ability to understand the proceedings.
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