The terrorist attacks in Paris have trained a spotlight on Syrian refugees.

Some two dozen governors - including Georgia’s Nathan Deal - have said they no longer want refugees from the war-torn country arriving in their states. Their opposition is largely symbolic as the resettlement program is run by the federal government.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution profiled one of those refugees, now living with his family in Georgia after fleeing violence in Syria.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez