Federal Government Listed Georgia Warehouses for Sale
The government intends to sell large warehouse facilities in Oakwood and Social Circle that were meant for detention use.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Commercial
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have announced plans to sell two warehouse facilities in Georgia. These sites, located in Oakwood and Social Circle, were originally designated to serve as detention centers.
Why it matters
The federal government is offloading property after purchasing a 540,408-square-foot warehouse in Oakwood for $68.2 million just last year. These properties were originally slated to hold between 1,000 and 1,500 detainees.
The federal government purchased the Oakwood warehouse for $68.2 million in 2025. The site spans 540,408 square feet and was designed to hold 1,000 to 1,500 detainees.
The players
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A federal agency that manages immigration enforcement and property holdings for national security purposes.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal law enforcement agency that oversees the management of detention facilities.
The details
Federal officials notified city managers in Oakwood, Flowery Branch, and Social Circle of the decision to divest from these properties. The warehouses were intended to function as regional detention centers, but the government is now seeking to sell the sites. The process follows the government's initial investment in the Oakwood facility last year.
Timeline
The federal government purchased the Oakwood facility in 2025.
Federal officials announced plans to sell the warehouses in October 2026.
Money Landscape
The move to sell these Georgia facilities aligns with the broader federal government real property divestment process. This decision marks a reversal from the government's initial 2025 capital investment in the Oakwood site.
These property sales represent a shift in federal asset management that may influence local commercial real estate inventories in Oakwood and Social Circle. Residents should monitor local government meetings for updates on potential future use of these sites.
The takeaway
The federal government has halted its detention center projects in Oakwood and Social Circle by placing these warehouses on the market. Local property owners and stakeholders should track future municipal zoning discussions regarding these large sites.
Further reading
For more updates on regional developments, visit the Georgia Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta.
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