SUMMARY: A South Korean charter plane landed in Atlanta to repatriate Korean workers detained in a Sept. 4 U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. Over 300 South Koreans were among 475 workers arrested, sparking outrage in South Korea. Despite agreements for their release, the workers remain detained; South Korea is negotiating for voluntary departures to avoid bans on returning to the U.S. The raid highlights visa system issues, as many workers used short-term or expired visas. South Korean officials seek new visa quotas for skilled workers amid rising tensions with the U.S. over immigration enforcement.

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SUMMARY: In Ridge Spring, South Carolina, seven of the town’s ten employees—including the police chief, town clerk, and public works director—resigned following a recent mayoral election, leaving minimal staff. Former Police Chief Gerry Grenier modernized the force but resigned due to unclear future plans and poor communication from town leadership. New Mayor James Williams, unaware of the resignations before taking office, acknowledged ongoing communication issues and pledged to rebuild trust and community involvement. Currently, Saluda County deputies patrol the town amid staffing shortages. The focus is now on restaffing town hall and restoring cooperation within the small community.

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SUMMARY: An overnight apartment fire on Joseph Lowery Boulevard injured eight people, with seven residents rescued from balconies. Fire investigators continue probing the cause. In Fulton County Superior Court, a hearing proceeds for Robert Aaron Long, charged in a deadly Atlanta spa shooting; his attorneys seek to bar media from pretrial hearings to protect jury impartiality. Meanwhile, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) may close or repurpose up to 17 schools due to declining enrollment and aging facilities, impacting hundreds of families. APS encourages community involvement through meetings. Additionally, a suspect faces charges in a Bartow County child cruelty case, and a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured during football practice in South Fulton.

An overnight sent at least eight people to the hospital after an apartment complex caught on fire. Atlanta Public Schools is …

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