A potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention site in Social Circle has caught the scrutiny of a pro-ICE representative.

The 8,500 bed warehouse proposal in Social Circle comes around the same time as a 1,500 bed proposal in Oakwood.

In addition to a Dec. 31 statement from the City of Social Circle regarding infrastructure strain and a lack of communication from federal agencies, the city posted another statement on Wednesday.

"The City of Social Circle just participated in a call with Congressman Mike Collins and members of his staff regarding the PNK property," the statement read. "During this call, Congressman Collins and his staff advised the City that the PNK property is currently in escrow and moving toward final purchase by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of establishing an ICE detention facility."

The city added that Collins said the site was initially in consideration to be an alternative location, but now it is a "preferred site."

The City of Social Circle in Walton County has a population of around 5,000. The facility would nearly triple its inhabitants and — as noted by citizens — is only 2-miles away from a newly-built elementary school.

"City officials have formally requested that this information be provided to the City in writing, including clarification on the anticipated timeline," the city's statement read. "Congressman Collins and his staff indicated that housing at the facility is expected to begin as early as April."

Roughly two hours later, Collins issued a statement on his Facebook.

"I was informed that DHS will move forward with its plans for the Social Circle facility," Collins' statement read. "Although I am aligned with the mission of ICE to detain and deport the criminal illegal aliens who have flooded across our border due to Joe Biden’s reckless policies, I agree with the community that Social Circle does not have the sufficient resources that this facility would require."

Collins added that he has asked DHS to "continue evaluating" the impacts the facility would have on the community.

Locally, the City of Oakwood issued a statement regarding the potential site at 3619 Atlanta Highway.

"If the City is approached by any government agency concerning a detention facility, we will promptly notify the public," Oakwood's statement read. "The City is aware of the potential infrastructure impacts such a facility could have on our community."

Local advocates The Rainbow Collective also plan to hold a protest against new ICE jails in Georgia on Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Poultry Park in Gainesville.