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285 South is a news publication centering the stories and perspectives of immigrant and refugee communities in metro Atlanta.

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Venezuelan man dies in immigration custody in Georgia

Jesus Manuel Arenas-Silva, a 45-year-old man from Venezuela, died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while being transferred between two Georgia detention centers on Monday.

​He is the third person to die in ICE custody in Geor...

6 days ago

“The side of hope”: Following tragedy back home, Atlanta-area Venezuelans find strength in one another

Venezuelans volunteering at a donation drive get together for a prayer after two earthquakes hit the country in June 2026. Photo credit: Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow.

After three hours filling boxes in a Norcross office space—packing up food...

13 days ago

For Egypt, a historic match in Atlanta, despite a 3-2 loss

Egypt fans gather outside of the Mercedes Benz on Tuesday, ahead of the match against Argentina. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi

The mood was jubilant outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday morning as supporters of the Egyptian team—set to...

19 days ago

For this green card holder, a walk to the dollar store turned into a frightening ICE encounter

Pedestrian walking down a street in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo credit: Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow.

One Tuesday morning in May, Patricia had just left a dentist appointment in Gainesville when she decided to stop by a dollar store: The previou...

20 days ago

IN PHOTOS: Communities around the Metro tune into the ‘Beautiful Game’

England fans celebrating at Fadó in Midtown Atlanta ahead of the semifinals match against Argentina. Photo credit: Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow.

Argentina fans at the semifinals against England celebrating in Fadó Midtown. Photo credit: Gabr...

23 days ago

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  • Fiza Pirani

    Award-winning journalist, community organizer and manager at 285 South, metro Atlanta’s only English-language news publication dedicated to the region’s immigrant and refugee communities.

  • Sophia Qureshi

    Founder of 285 South, Atlanta’s only English-language news publication dedicated to the region’s immigrant and refugee communities. Contact me at [email protected] and learn more about my work at sophiaqureshi.com.

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