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A Toombs County High School student is currently being held in federal immigration custody after being arrested on the second day of school. Roberto Itzep-Caba first came to the United States with his family at age 4, as the family was seeking asylum from Guatemala. He has solidified his reputation in the community as an outstanding athlete and accomplished student, but is now facing pot...

At a public information meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Soperton Mayor John Koon presented information about two new city ordinances and the procedures the city will be following to enforce these ordinances. Approximately 40 people, who included private citizens as well as business owners, were in attendance at the meeting. The Mayor explained that the newly adopted ordinances apply to ...