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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-10-26 ( 8 items )  
Criminal alien from El Salvador dies in ICE custody in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal alien from El Salvador dies in ICE custody in Georgia * FOLKSTON, Ga. -- Luis Sandoval, a 48-year-old Salvadorian illegal alien, died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Folkston D. Ray ICE Processing Center Oct. 23, 2026. Sandoval's criminal history includes convictions for aggravated assault, making terroristic threats, receiving stolen property, and theft more PR

DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Georgia * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Georgia, including violent assailants, domestic abusers, drunk drivers, and kidnappers. "Biden's reckless open border policy turned every single state into a border state, and that more PR

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency Opposes South Carolina SNAP Food Restrictions Citing Impact on Local Food Access and Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GROWING AUGUSTA Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC October 15, 2026 RE: South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0311 Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC submits this comment in opposition to South Carolina's SNAP demonstration project restricting the purchase of certain foods and beverages. Growing Augusta is based in  more ST

Hancock Whitney Urges Reconsideration of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Data and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jennifer Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing; Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulem more ST

Ole Miss Students Rally to Support Peers Facing Emergencies (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 25 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Students Rally to Support Peers Facing Emergencies * Second annual Holman Fund Fall Classic raises money and awareness for emergency assistance fund OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students will help fellow students by playing kickball and baseball in the Holman Fund Fall Classic at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Swayze Field. The Associated Student Body, College Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council are teaming up to host this more PR

RaceTrac Raises Concerns Over SNAP Restrictions Impacting Convenience Store Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Sheila Corley Acting Administrator Food & Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia SNAP Demonstration Projects" Dear Acting Administrator Corley: My name is Joe Akers, and more ST

U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Warns Proposed CRA Changes Could Undermine Community Development Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 Via: regulatio more ST

Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten * Down 13-7 to Houston entering the fourth quarter, Utah scored 14 unanswered points, and the defense held the Cougars to just 86 yards rushing, almost 150 yards below their average, to win the top 25 showdown, 21-13. The win vaulted the Utes to No. 5 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while Houston dropped to No. 19. Miami (Fla.) dominated Pitt, 52-23, and remained No. 1 with 67 first more PR