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Social Circle Residents Rally Against ICE Detention Facility Plan

4/5/2026

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Residents of Social Circle, Georgia, oppose a planned ICE detention facility that could triple the town's population.
The plan would require one million gallons of water daily, stressing the town's inadequate water and sewage systems.
City Manager Eric Taylor has halted water access to the site pending further review.
Leaders, including Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), express concerns about resource strain and safety near a school amid federal leadership changes.

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Residents of Social Circle, Georgia, oppose a planned ICE detention facility that could triple the town's population.
The plan would require one million gallons of water daily, stressing the town's inadequate water and sewage systems.
City Manager Eric Taylor has halted water access to the site pending further review.
Leaders, including Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), express concerns about resource strain and safety near a school amid federal leadership changes.