‘Glad if they sell it:’ Neighbors applaud ICE decision to sell planned detention center property

Some residents of Oakwood, in Hall County, say they welcome a recent decision by U.S. Immigrant and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to sell a large warehouse that the federal government originally planned to convert into a immigrant detention facility.

The federal government purchased the 540,408 square foot warehouse on Atlanta Highway last year for $68.2 million.

Oakwood City Officials complained they were not informed of the purchase until months later…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS