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Georgia City Cuts Water to Planned ICE Detention Center

3/19/2026

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Social Circle, Georgia, cut water access to a planned ICE detention center for up to 10,000 migrants.
City manager Eric Taylor says the water-meter lock will stay until ICE provides details.
Social Circle's infrastructure can supply about 1 million gallons daily.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the facility will not adversely affect the community.
The center is set to open between mid-May and June for 60 days.

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Story summary

Social Circle, Georgia, cut water access to a planned ICE detention center for up to 10,000 migrants.
City manager Eric Taylor says the water-meter lock will stay until ICE provides details.
Social Circle's infrastructure can supply about 1 million gallons daily.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the facility will not adversely affect the community.
The center is set to open between mid-May and June for 60 days.