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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Atlanta, Athens, more are defying federal immigration law, DHS says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified hundreds of cities and counties nationwide that it says aren't following guidelines. A spokesperson says sanctuary jurisdictions are "deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities." The only Georgia cities that made the list were Atlanta and Athens. But Athens-Clarke County, DeKalb County, Douglas County and Fulton County were also named by DHS officials. Officials say each of these cities and counties will be formally notified of their non-compliance. 'DHS demands that these jurisdictions immediately review and revise their policies to align with Federal immigration laws and renew their obligation to protect American citizens, not dangerous illegal aliens," officials wrote. It's unclear if those jurisdictions could face punishments. TRENDING STORIES: Class president banned from MIT graduation over pro-Palestine speech Burned body found at Stone Mountain Park, GBI on scene 'The Wire' actor says his son is improving after being thrown 300 feet when tornado hit Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement saying his administration has upheld all local, state and federal laws. Fulton County officials also shared a statement saying they are unsure why they were designated a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' because they uphold all state and federal laws. Fulton County complies with state and federal laws, including Georgia law that bans sanctuary jurisdictions. Our law enforcement agencies cooperate fully with state and federal agencies in enforcement of applicable laws. Fulton County also uses the E-verify platform in our hiring and procurement practices. We are not aware why this designation was made and will be exploring avenues to reverse this designation. Fulton County spokesperson [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Associated Press
10 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Duke puts No. 7 overall seed Georgia on verge of elimination after 6-3 victory in Athens Regional
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Wallace Clark went 4 for 5 with two solo homers and Ben Miller hit a three-run shot as Duke sent No. 7 overall seed Georgia to the losers' bracket with a 6-3 victory in the Athens Regional on Saturday night. Georgia will have to beat Oklahoma State in an elimination game early Sunday and the Blue Devils twice — Sunday night and Monday — to advance to the super regionals. Georgia jumped in front in the second inning against Blue Devils starter Kyle Johnson (4-3) when Ryan Zaborowski homered leading off. The lead lasted until Miller's three-run homer off Bulldogs starter Brian Curley (4-4) in the third after Clark and AJ Gracia led off with singles. Clark homered leading off the fifth and Kolten Smith replaced Curley two batters later. Clark homered again with one out in the ninth off reliever Zach Harris. Jake Hyde drove in the final run with a single after Gracia walked and Miller was hit by a pitch following the homer. Georgia's Christian Adams had a leadoff triple off reliever James Tallon in the ninth. Tallon struck out pinch hitter Devin Obee for the first out before Nolan McCarthy singled. Tallon retired the next two for his second save. Johnson allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. Mark Hindy got four outs and Tallon pitched the final 2 2/3. Curley gave up four runs on eight hits in 4 1/3. ___ AP college sports:
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Georgia, Kirby Smart Land Four-Star Legacy Recruit On Saturday
Georgia, Kirby Smart Land Four-Star Legacy Recruit On Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Head coach Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are surging on the recruiting trail during a key weekend in Athens. Advertisement Georgia is hosting multiple elite recruits on official visits, including five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan and five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro, among others. The Bulldogs, coming off the No. 2 class in 2025, have some ground to make up in the 2026 cycle, as Smart and Co. hold only 10 commitments entering the summer. The defending SEC champions were expected to get some good news in that aspect given how many talented visitors are on campus. And a step in the right direction took place on Saturday with Georgia receiving a welcomed word from four-star defensive lineman Carter Luckie, who announced his commitment to the Bulldogs while on campus Saturday. Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7)Brett Davis-Imagn Images Luckie (6-foot-5, 265 pounds) plays for Norcross (Georgia) High School, where he ranks the No. 16 player at the position and the No. 28 player in the state in the class of 2026 (On3). Advertisement Luckie has official visits scheduled to Ohio State (June 6), Florida State (June 13) and NC State (June 20), but it would be surprising to see the Georgia legacy back off his pledge. Georgia football runs in the Luckie families' blood, making Carter Luckie's commitment an expected win for the Bulldogs. Carter Luckie's older brother, Lawson Luckie, is a star tight end for the Bulldogs. Their father, Mike Luckie, was a linebacker at Georgia in the late 1990s alongside Smart at safety. Mike Luckie's brothers Dustin Luckie (linebacker) and Miles Luckie (offensive lineman) also lettered at UGA. UGA currently sits fifth nationally and second in the SEC behind LSU (No. 2 nationally) in the 2026 cycle with plenty of time for more additions. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 1 Linebacker Responds To Georgia's Major Recruiting Win Related: Nation's No. 1 QB Reacts To 5-Star Wide Receiver's Visit To Georgia This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
16 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Kollin Ritchie hits 2 of Oklahoma State's 7 home runs and the Cowboys beat Binghamton 13-5
ATHENS, Ga. — Kollin Ritchie hit two of Oklahoma State's seven home runs, joining Colin Brueggemann and Ian Daugherty for back-to-back-to-back shots in the third inning and the Cowboys beat Binghamton 13-5 on Saturday in an elimination game of the Athens Regional. No. 3 seed Oklahoma State (28-24) awaits the loser of the second game between top-seeded host Georgia and No. 2 seed Duke for an elimination game on Sunday.
Associated Press
16 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Kollin Ritchie hits 2 of Oklahoma State's 7 home runs and the Cowboys beat Binghamton 13-5
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kollin Ritchie hit two of Oklahoma State's seven home runs, joining Colin Brueggemann and Ian Daugherty for back-to-back-to-back shots in the third inning and the Cowboys beat Binghamton 13-5 on Saturday in an elimination game of the Athens Regional. No. 3 seed Oklahoma State (28-24) awaits the loser of the second game between top-seeded host Georgia and No. 2 seed Duke for an elimination game on Sunday. Avery Ortiz and Ritchie had RBI doubles for a 2-0 lead in the first inning off Binghamton starter Hayden Tarsia (4-4) and the Cowboys never looked back. The three solo homers in the third upped the lead to 5-1. Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Nolan Schubart followed with a solo shot to make it 8-1. Devan Bade, who went 4 for 5, hit a solo homer and Freddy Forgione added a two-run shot as the Bearcats chased Cowboys starter Hunter Watkins in the fifth. Alex Conover had a solo homer as Oklahoma State answered with two runs in the bottom half to make it 10-4. Ritchie hit a two-run homer in a three-run eighth. Ritchie went 3 for 4 and finished with four RBIs. Ortiz drove in three runs and was one of seven Cowboys with two hits. Stormy Rhodes (1-1) allowed a run in 2 1/3 innings of relief to get the win. ___ AP college sports:
