How increased immigration enforcement is affecting Georgia's construction industry; lawmakers address concerns over insurance prices in the state; Atlanta-based, New Orleans-born business owners reflect 20 years later on how Hurricane Katrina changed everything

How increased immigration enforcement is affecting Georgia's construction industry; lawmakers address concerns over insurance prices in the state; Atlanta-based, New Orleans-born business owners reflect 20 years later on how Hurricane Katrina changed everything

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The Brief for Friday, August 29, 2025

ACLU to Dept. of Homeland Security: Stop detaining immigrants in temporary holding cells in the basement of an Atlanta immigration office; Could professional hockey return to Atlanta?; and why this year's Dogwood Festival has an admission charge.  

ACLU to Dept. of Homeland Security: Stop detaining immigrants in temporary holding cells in the basement of an Atlanta immigration office; Could professional hockey return to Atlanta?; and why this year's Dogwood Festival has an admission charge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, March 12, 2026

With QR codes on ballots now unlawful in Georgia, another new voting system is on the horizon; gas prices sharply increase as war with Iran continues; and the significance of the Stitch project adding "Inc." to its name. 

With QR codes on ballots now unlawful in Georgia, another new voting system is on the horizon; gas prices sharply increase as war with Iran continues; and the significance of the Stitch project adding "Inc." to its name.&nbsp;

The Brief for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Judge denies Laken Riley killer a new trial; state lawmakers pass 2027 budget; and Yamaha ditches California for Georgia. 

Judge denies Laken Riley killer a new trial; state lawmakers pass 2027 budget; and Yamaha ditches California for Georgia.&nbsp;

The Brief for Friday, August 29, 2025

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