Elizabeth Baptist Church hosted a food drive supporting thousands during the government shutdown, while the Georgia Festival of Trees prepares to return, raising funds to fight human trafficking. Tensions rise after an ICE raid at Hyundai and LG’s EV plant near Savannah, with Korean workers preparing legal action. Meanwhile, the Fox Theatre has awarded major preservation grants to historic arts venues across the state.
Other headlines include a slight rise in gas prices, a sharp increase in rent for low-income Atlantans, and continued sunny fall weather across Georgia. Federal hurricane aid for farmers remains delayed due to the shutdown, and packaging giant Smurfit Westrock is closing its Atlanta plant, cutting 55 jobs. Stay tuned for these updates and more on Georgia’s local news and community impact.
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