Veteran homelessness is down nationwide, but local veterans still face housing challenges

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Fewer veterans are experiencing homelessness across the country, according to an early estimate. But in Southwest Georgia, groups say finding housing and helping veterans stay in their homes can still be a challenge.Pat Christopher of Dog TagSS says the nonprofit helps veterans across Southwest Georgia and parts of North Florida find housing. The group works with landlords, the VA and other organizations to help veterans find a place to live and get support.Dog TagSS can also help pay rent when veterans are at risk of losing their homes, Christopher said.A preliminary analysis commissioned by the National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates veteran homelessness fell 7.8% nationwide between one-night counts in 2025 and 2026. The analysis uses numbers reported by communities, along with estimates for areas that have not yet been reported.That figure is not a final federal count, and it does not show whether veteran homelessness rose or fell in Southwest Georgia.In