OPPOSING ANY DHS PLAN TO CONVERT A WAREHOUSE NEAR THE MALL OF GEORGIA (HD-105) INTO A FEDERAL FACILITY

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Georgia Congressional Delegation
Governor of Georgia

Georgia House and Senate Delegation
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
City of Buford Officials

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We, the undersigned residents, business owners, and community stakeholders of Georgia House District 105 and the surrounding Buford/Mall of Georgia area, strongly oppose any current or future proposal by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to convert a warehouse near the Mall of Georgia into a federal processing or detention facility.

 

Our community is already experiencing:

• Severe traffic congestion and overburdened roadways

• Rapid development that strains local infrastructure

• Overcrowded schools and limited public safety resources

• Quality‑of‑life impacts from high‑density commercial activity

 

Introducing a federal facility of this scale—without transparent community engagement, impact studies, or local approval—would place an unacceptable burden on our neighborhoods and jeopardize the safety, stability, and character of District 105.

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We believe:

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• Federal agencies must consult local leaders and residents before considering any such project.

• Any proposal that affects our community must undergo a full public review, including traffic, safety, and economic impact assessments.

• District 105 deserves responsible development, not rushed federal decisions that ignore local realities.

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Therefore, we respectfully demand that DHS immediately halt any planning, evaluation, or consideration of converting a warehouse in the Mall of Georgia area into a federal facility.

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We call on our elected officials at every level to stand with us, protect our community, and ensure that no federal project moves forward without full transparency and community consent.

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By signing below, we affirm our opposition and urge immediate action to safeguard the interests of Georgia House District 105.