Georgia

More than 300 South Korean workers arrested during an ICE raid at a Hyundai electric battery factory in southeast Georgia last week are still being held, as their expected return flight has been delayed. Their release, previously agreed upon, has been pushed back “due to circumstances on the U.S. side,” according to Seoul’s Foreign Ministry.

The shutdown of five paper mills in southeast Georgia is expected to slash $2.9 billion annually from the state’s economy, lawmakers were told during a House Rural Development Committee hearing on Wednesday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests surged by 367% in Georgia this year, with 4,500 illegal aliens detained between January 20 and July 31—up sharply from the 963 arrests made under the Biden administration during the same timeframe in 2021, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race is still nearly a year away, but major endorsements are already shaping the field. President Donald Trump formally endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones this week, signaling his choice in the Republican primary. In a social media post with multiple phrases in all caps, Trump praised Jones for being one of the first in the Georgia Legislature to endorse his presidential campaign and for working “tirelessly” in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He concluded, “Burt Jones for governor has my complete and total endorsement – he will never let you down!”

A watchdog group has filed a complaint asking the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of a nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams.

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan says Trump’s attack validated his switch from Republican to Democrat, but critics question his genuineness.

Five soldiers have been wounded following an "active shooter incident" at Fort Stewart in Georgia.

A 30-year-old Georgia woman, Adriana Smith, declared brain dead in February 2025, remains on life support as doctors aim to sustain her pregnancy until the fetus reaches viability.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced it will no longer perform sex change services for minors, following increased pressure from the Trump administration to halt these controversial procedures. The hospital’s decision marks a significant shift as federal actions target institutions that allow gender transition treatments for children.