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“I think we’re going to need all the support that we can get in the next four years”

The returning president has promised mass deportations, expanded workplace raids, and a crackdown on protest. Here’s how some Atlanta-area immigrant-rights groups are getting their communities organized.

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How candidates with immigrant backgrounds fared in Georgia’s elections

As of 2023, Georgia boasted more AAPI legislators than anywhere in the country—a reflection of how immigrant communities are transforming the state’s demographics and politics. Here’s how immigrant candidates performed this year in key races.

Alongside The Presidential Race, A Referendum To Increase Atlanta Area Transport

Immigrant communities say it's time for better public transportation, to serve them, and others.

With no end to the Gaza war in sight, many of Georgia’s Muslim voters—and their allies—aren’t sure what to do

“Prior to this, I was solidly Democrat . . . I don’t know what’s the right thing to do. I’m greatly disheartened. It’s painful.”

‘I’ll Just Have to Close My Eyes and Choose’: Atlanta’s Immigrant Voters on the Presidential Election

From now through November 5, 285 South is interviewing a cross-section of first- and second-generation immigrant voters to learn what they’re most concerned about as they head to the polls.

Holding elections in Spanish: Are Latino voters lost in translation?

Athens-Clarke County, like Gwinnett, now provides ballots in Spanish.

On the frontlines of the drive to sign up new voters at citizenship ceremonies

Voter engagement groups in GA say they've registered over 9,000 people after their citizenship ceremonies this year. That’s a huge increase.

“That’s the reason I’m out here…I can’t go to the polls myself.”

Young teenagers knock on hundreds of doors, hoping to inspire Atlanta residents to vote.

“Will they cast a ballot? We will say that votes must be earned.”

As DNC in Chicago kicks off, many Democrat and independent voters in Georgia are still undecided, citing Gaza as a chief concern

One woman’s mission to ensure elderly Korean immigrants in Atlanta register to vote

Kay Kang doesn't canvass to reach voters. She builds relationships, sends text messages, and taps into a shared history.