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Atlanta City Council debates housing affordability resolution

Atlanta City Council weighs resolution urging HUD to change area median income calculation

In a pivotal moment for Atlanta's housing landscape, the City Council's Community Development/Human Services Committee has taken a bold step by unanimously passing a resolution aimed at reshaping how Area Median Income (AMI) is calculated. This move, spearheaded by District 3 council member Byron...

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Warm and Dry Through Halloween, Rain Returns Sunday

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Perfect fall conditions continue with a crisp start, and warm finish. Tonight clear and cool lows low 50s, then warming to upper 70s low 80s Wednesday under full sunshine with a light northeast breeze 5-15 mph.Strong high...

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Valdosta Police officers capture alligator dumpster diving for food behind local school

```json { "content": " In an unusual encounter that blended the wild heart of South Georgia with the everyday rhythm of urban life, Valdosta Police officers found themselves face-to-face with a hungry alligator rummaging through a dumpster behind a local school. This unexpected situation, unfolding...

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The Albany Fair started Tuesday, Oct. 27: Here’s what to expect and the safety measures in place

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia began its opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fair runs through Sunday, Nov. 1.What the fair offersThe fair includes something for the entire family:Petting zooPizza eating...

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GDOT to begin safety improvements at busy Worth County intersection after series of accidents

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream.WORTH COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced it will begin safety improvements at an infamous Worth County intersection following a string of serious...

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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo

What you’ll learn in this report:Why 1.39M F-150s can suddenly downshift and lock up.Why the fix for Mark’s truck is on pause with no timeline.How to check if your Ford qualifies — and get a loaner.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Ford recall has left one local driver without his truck and no...

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Two injured in ‘serious’ accident on N. Main Street in Sylvester, assistant fire chief says

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream.WORTH COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Two people were sent to the hospital after a semi-truck and pickup truck collided in Sylvester. Assistant Fire Chief Casey Chapman said the crash happened around...

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Douglas woman, a two-time breast cancer survivor, urges self-exams and early detection

DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) —Chequita Paulk, a two-time survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, said a self-exam found her cancer this year and urged others to get checked early.Paulk said she was first diagnosed in 2015 and was an 11-year survivor before being diagnosed again this year. She said she...

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Phoebe Putney earns national recognition for ‘gold standard’ emergency and trauma services

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is receiving national recognition for its emergency and trauma services.The hospital announced its Emergency and Trauma Center was verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). While Phoebe has already been...

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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore compassionate hospice care options beyond the home, focusing on comfort, dignity and family support. Plus, we share practical advice for older adults stepping up to raise school-aged kids and navigating today’s modern classrooms. Then, a...

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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

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