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Georgia's immigrant communities brace for mass deportations in new Trump term
Georgia immigrant families brace for mass deportations
Immigrant families across Georgia are bracing for mass deportations but what could that look like here in metro Atlanta?
Immigrant families across Georgia are having difficult conversations around the table this holiday season, preparing for the possibility of mass deportations when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
The president-elect has vowed to implement what he has called the “largest deportation program in American history,” and has discussed using the military to do so.
Members of Atlanta’s Hispanic community recently gathered in Brookhaven for a town hall meeting to discuss these policies’ potential impact, and what the weeks and months to come could look like.
“We’ve started preparing the community for what might happen,” Santiago Marquez, CEO of the Buford-based Latin American Association (LAA), said. “For mixed-status families that we have talked to, there’s fear and concern.”
This year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 4,500 people in the Atlanta metro area who were in the country illegally have been deported.
The debate over immigration enforcement intensified after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley in Athens at the hands Venezuelan national Jose Ibarra.
That fueled calls from Republicans for an immigration crackdown.
President-elect Trump has promised to bring troops into communities nationwide to aid in carrying out deportations.
Mark Nevitt, an associate professor at Emory Law, explained the legal framework that could be invoked to facilitate such actions.
“The president does have broad authorities under a law called the Insurrection Act,” Nevitt said. “He’d have to declare an insurrection, which is arguably not the case in this specific instance. There’s not sort of an open insurrection against the president.”
He warned that doing so could harm civil-military relations, threaten civil liberties, and endanger lives.
There are also concerns about the psychological and emotional toll these measures could have on immigrant communities.
“I think that would be terrifying to a lot of people. It might remind them of their countries that they fled,” he said.
Marquez advises individuals who could be affected to educate themselves on their legal rights and to create a contingency plan while awaiting further details on the president-elect’s policies. The LAA has more information on its website.
The Source: FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Rob DiRienzo cited statements from President-elect Donald Trump and spoke to the CEO of the Latin American Association and Emory Law associate professor Mark Nevitt for the information provided in this article.
The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 6-9-9
Evening: 0-4-0
Night: 2-4-3
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 8-0-9-8
Evening: 6-7-6-3
Night: 0-6-5-1
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 28 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Matinee: 01
Drive Time: 03
Primetime: 14
Night Owl: 13
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Georgia FIVE numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 1-0-4-4-9
Evening: 1-7-9-6-8
Check Georgia FIVE payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from June 28 drawing
18-25-40-41-42
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes under $601: Can be claimed at any Georgia Lottery retail location. ALL PRIZES can be claimed by mail to: Georgia Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 56966, Atlanta, GA 30343.
- Prizes over $600: Must be claimed at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or any Georgia Lottery district office or mailed to the Georgia Lottery for payment.
When are the Georgia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Early Bird): 8 a.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Matinee): 1 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Drive Time): 5 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Primetime): 8 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Night Owl): 11:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Fantasy 5: 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Jumbo Bucks Lotto: 11 p.m. ET on Monday and Thursday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Georgia editor. You can send feedback using this form.
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – A large Heat Dome will dominate the weather pattern for South Georgia this week. A Heat Dome is directly related to a large ridge, or a northward bulge, in the jet stream. Underneath this upper-level ridge, air sinks and warms as it drops to the surface.
This creates a sprawling surface high pressure, underneath the ridge, as hot air is continually reinforced at the surface. This will drive temperatures into the mid 90s through the rest of this week with lots of sunshine and slim chances for rainfall.
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First Alert Forecast: Heat advisory issued for parts of east Georgia amidst building heat wave
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat will be the main story over the next week with highs in the 90s every day.
TODAY: MID-90S WITH HEAT INDEX NEAR 105
Heat advisory for Jasper, Putnam, Greene, and Morgan counties from Noon – 8 p.m.
High temperatures will reach the mid-90s across most of the area, with the combination of heat and humidity creating heat index values near 105 in east-central Georgia counties under the advisory. Those in the advisory area should limit outdoor activities, drink plenty of fluids, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioning or shade.
REST OF THE WEEK: PERSISTENT HEAT
Hot temperatures will persist through Saturday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values remaining above 100 degrees most afternoons. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s will provide little relief.
Chance for Afternoon Storms
While the heat will dominate the forecast, there is a chance for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day, with the best opportunity Monday through Wednesday. Any storms that develop could produce frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds. These storms may provide brief relief from the heat, but most of the week will remain hot and humid.
Heat Safety Reminder
Extended time in this heat can be dangerous. Stay hydrated, take breaks in air-conditioned spaces, and check on elderly neighbors and family members. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heating hours, typically between noon and 6 p.m.
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