Immigration

Immigration April 22, 2025

U.S. citizen from Georgia released from jail after arrest under Florida’s new anti-immigration law

by Jackie Llanos, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 17, 2025 Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez held his mother in a tight embrace and…

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Immigration

International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?

Immigration

Deportation Fears Add to Mental Health Problems Confronting Colorado Resort Town Workers

Immigration

ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits

Immigration

Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost

Immigration

Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages

Immigration

Beatings, overcrowding and food deprivation: US deportees face distressing human rights conditions in El Salvador’s mega-prison

Immigration

Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

Immigration

Deporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices

Immigration February 17, 2025

How Americans really feel about deporting immigrants – 3 charts explain the conflicting headlines from recent polls

by Leo Gugerty, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s signature promise during his campaign was to carry out the “largest deportation”…

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Weather April 26, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 26, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Health Care April 25, 2025

YMCA of Metro Atlanta to host Healthy Kids Day events tomorrow, April 26

YMCA of Metro Atlanta distributed the following news release: What: The YMCA of Metro Atlanta will host free community events at 19 YMCA of Metro Atlanta locations on Saturday, April…

Cobb County April 25, 2025

Cobb Senior Expo “jam-packed with people” learning about aging services

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Cobb County Senior Expo: The Cobb County Senior Expo was jam-packed with people wanting to learn more…

Education April 25, 2025

Fleet maintenance crew takes Cobb superintendent, school board to task over safety, wages

Photo: Eric Carroll, screenshot from Cobb Board of Education video By Rebecca Gaunt Eric Carroll introduced himself at Thursday’s Cobb County school board meeting as a 14-year employee of the…

Kennesaw April 25, 2025

More park and playground space coming to Kennesaw

Rendering of Adams Park recreational equipment from City of Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt In addition to the building of a new park, the playgrounds at the existing Kennesaw Station Park…

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Immigration

U.S. citizen from Georgia released from jail after arrest under Florida’s new anti-immigration law

International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?

Deportation Fears Add to Mental Health Problems Confronting Colorado Resort Town Workers

ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits

Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost

Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages

Beatings, overcrowding and food deprivation: US deportees face distressing human rights conditions in El Salvador’s mega-prison

Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

Deporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices

How Americans really feel about deporting immigrants – 3 charts explain the conflicting headlines from recent polls