Georgia to feds: Send fewer foreign refugees here [View all]

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By Jeremy Redmon
For decades Georgia has welcomed thousands of refugees fleeing violent persecution in war-torn countries.
They have come from Myanmar, Bhutan, Iraq, Somalia and many other countries.
But since last year, Gov. Nathan Deal’s administration has been asking the federal government to substantially cut the numbers coming to Georgia, according to documents obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. State officials are citing state and local taxpayer costs associated with taking in the refugees, school budget shortfalls and other concerns.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-to-feds-send-fewer-foreign-refugees-here/nWPDj/