Georgia town blocks massive immigration center over concerns about water and sewer capacity

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 862

Last Updated: 2 days, 15 hours ago

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A small town about 45 miles east of Atlanta is pushing back against a massive immigration detention center leaders say will stretch its infrastructure past the breaking point.

Social Circle City Manager Eric Taylor said there is a lock on the water meter at the facility, and it will stay there until U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can demonstrate that it can operate the facility without overburdening water and sewer services.

“There is a lock …

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