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Social Circle Residents Unite Against ICE Detention Center

2/18/2026

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Residents of Social Circle, Georgia oppose a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in their town.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased a nearby warehouse for $128 million to detain up to 10,000 individuals.
Local officials, including the mayor and police chief, say the plan strains infrastructure and that federal communication from ICE has been lacking, prompting a diverse community coalition against the facility.

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Residents of Social Circle, Georgia oppose a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in their town.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased a nearby warehouse for $128 million to detain up to 10,000 individuals.
Local officials, including the mayor and police chief, say the plan strains infrastructure and that federal communication from ICE has been lacking, prompting a diverse community coalition against the facility.