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Macon’s Homelessness Drops 34% | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County’s homelessness crisis is showing real progress, with a 34% drop since last year’s count — down to 448 people from 682. Community-driven initiatives like the Brookdale Resource Center are helping connect individuals to housing and support, praised by Mayor Lester Miller as proof of local compassion in action. But challenges linger, especially downtown, where outreach teams face resistance and complex needs requiring specialized care — turning into a public safety and health issue. While official data delays frustrate, the overall trend offers hope, pushing officials to focus…
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