Georgia, District 1

Georgia, District 1

News on 6: City Studies Economic Impact Of Immigrants In Tulsa

News on 6: City Studies Economic Impact Of Immigrants In Tulsa

The City of Tulsa just released a report that examines the economic impact of immigrants in the Tulsa metro area. The report by New American Economy is based on figures gathered between 2010 and 2015, according to a news release. The report documents the growth of Tulsa’s immigrant population within those… Read More

Without DACA, University Graduate Could Wait Decades to Legally Work in U.S.

Without DACA, University Graduate Could Wait Decades to Legally Work in U.S.

Marisol Estrada, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has lived in the United States since she was 5 years old. With a dream to enter the legal profession, she studied hard, choosing at her Savannah, Georgia, high school to take the International Baccalaureate, a two-year, rigorous college preparatory program recognized by… Read More

For DACA Youth, Top Grades and Hard Work Not Enough

For DACA Youth, Top Grades and Hard Work Not Enough

Emmanuel Diaz graduated third in his class at Appling County high school, in Baxley, Georgia, in 2013 – his grades and accomplishments so impressive that he won more than $20,000 in scholarships. This would have made Diaz a prime candidate for admission to the state’s top three schools: The University… Read More

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