ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The fate of warehouses in two metro Atlanta communities faces new questions Wednesday after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it would pause the purchase of new facilities intended to house immigrants.
The change comes after the agency headed by new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin signaled that it would be reviewing all contracts signed under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Oakwood city manager: ‘Somebody’s not thinking’
“I think its past due of being necessary. It’s something that was due before they ever started purchasing property,” said B.R. White, Oakwood city manager.
In the Atlanta area, two warehouses – one in Walton County’s Social Circle and the other in Hall County’s Oakwood – have faced vigorous opposition from community members, who cite issues with infrastructure, transparency and law enforcement concerns…