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While hundreds gathered to rally for immigrants rights, just a few miles down the road some community members had practical questions like - what legal documents are needed to transfer guardianship of their kids. 285south.com/big-crowds-ral…

This last week, Buford Highway was quieter than usual, according to community members in the area, after last weekend’s multiple #ICE arrests. Today, outside Plaza Fiesta, it’s quite the opposite.

"“Meherbani”—Thank you—he said to 285 South, which brought attention to the food stamp thefts" 285south.com/update-after-t…

Brigitte Simpson, originally from Jamaica, said she was "devastated" this morning - she was one of hundreds of thousands of immigrants in Georgia who woke up Wednesday to face the prospect of another Trump term. 285south.com/what-folks-wan… @gchenriquez1 @Samuel_Worley @285SouthAtl

Watching results come in at a watch party in a Doraville restaurant and this feels like fitting decor. #gapol #election2024

“I hope whoever wins will do a good job for this country. No war, no poverty, make everybody happy & make lots of money,” said Yung Lee, who’s a veteran of the Korean War. He wanted to volunteer bc this may the last elxn he sees in his lifetime, he said. #gapol #Election2024

91-yr old Yung Lee sat outside the polling location at the Yugal Kunj temple in Duluth today for 4 hours today. It was his 1st time helping w/ Korean translation in an elxn (30pc of residents are foreign born in Duluth, 61 pc of whom are from Asia) gapol #Election2024

A poll worker at the Clarkston Community Center just told me there’s a need for translators here who speak Arabic, French, and Spanish. @AAAJ_Atlanta #gapol #Election2024

For months, we’ve been covering the run-up to the election and how it’s playing out in Metro Atlanta’s immigrant communities. Follow 285 South reporters @gchenriquez1 and @Sophia285South for more as #ElectionDay unfolds in Georgia. 285south.com/election-day-i…

“I feel excited. This is my first vote….we put in a lot of prayer and thought into this, so we know who to vote for us as a Christian” said Gebre, who voted in Clarkston just now. Originally from Ethiopia, his wife and him recently became citizens. #gapols #election2024

We've been speaking to dozens of immigrant voters in Metro ATL and one thing is clear - the @KamalaHarris does not have their votes locked up. via Tasnim Shamma @Samuel_Worley @285southatl 285south.com/ill-just-have-…

Hi @GADHS still waiting for a response from you all re: when these families can expect reimbursement for the stolen money. So far, none of them have gotten the money back.

Ravi Coutinho thought his health insurance plan would unlock access to mental health care providers. But the problems with accessing care were impossible to escape. This is the story of his perilous journey through what’s known as a “ghost network.” 🧵propublica.org/article/ambett…

285 South accompanied a community health worker @clarkstonhealth on a home visit to check in on an elderly Bhutanese man who had lost Medicaid over 10 months ago. He joins thousands in GA who have lost Medicaid since federal pandemic protections ended. 285south.com/theyre-lost-th…

Afghan women arrived at @GeorgiaDDS on Tuesday, seeking permit tests in Pashto, eager for independence in a car dependent metro region. 285south.com/i-couldnt-pass…

Samer was very proud of his son, he sent him away couple of years back to be safe, and Zain made this song for his dad when he was just missing seeing him again. Now he will never see him again.. Samer Abu Daqqa was killed by Israel when he was filming the aftermath of a bombing of a school in Khan Younis south of Gaza. He was left to bleed for hours while Israeli artillery prevented medics from evacuating him. #StopIsraelGenocide youtu.be/k4rY6L-DrO4?si…

@lalarian I'm so so sorry Lama.

Just found out eleven members of my mom’s extended family have been killed in an Israeli air strike on #Gaza, including three children. There was a two month old named Zein-addin ❤️‍🩹💔

How would @Sophia285South fix Atlanta? ATLiens want to foster connection and deepen community without getting in a car. We need more local markets and other walkable third places in every neighborhood. tinyletter.com/GeorgiaBrewsle…