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Malia Thomas

Multimedia Journalist at WTXL-TV (Midway, FL)

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  • Valdosta Rapid Housing Program aims to help young adults break the cycle of homelessness

    2 days ago | wtxl.com | Malia Thomas

    Valdosta’s affordable housing capacity is at 96%, with nearly 1,000 monthly calls for housing help. LAMP’s new federally funded program will assist young adults with rent, deposits, and life skills. Watch the video to see how this impact local housing options. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Capacity for affordable housing is at 96%, and our local Coalition to End Homelessness gets nearly 1,000 calls a month from people just trying to stay afloat.

  • Georgia dedicates over $800M to Hurricane Helene relief

    6 days ago | wtxl.com | Malia Thomas

    Georgia’s House Bill 67 adds nearly $200 million to Helene recovery, bringing total relief to $811 million. The White House denied Georgia’s request for a federal aid deadline extension. Watch the video to see who these funds will help. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:House Bill 67 just passed with strong bipartisan support, adding nearly $200 million to Georgia’s storm relief budget.

  • Valdosta group hosts book sale to raise funds for South Georgia Regional Library system

    1 week ago | wtxl.com | Malia Thomas

    The Willis L. Miller Library will remain closed for at least 18 months due to severe storm damage. A $5 "fill-a-bag" book sale will be held on Friday, April 25th to raise funds and support library operations. Watch the video to see how you can help raise funds. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:The Willis Miller Library has been closed since the storm damaged much of the interior; the doors likely won't reopen for at least 18 months.

  • Trade wars cast shadow on South Georgia’s growing film industry

    1 week ago | wtxl.com | Malia Thomas

    Georgia offers up to a 40% tax break on film productions, fueling growth in rural areas like Quitman. A 145% tariff on China could limit international distribution, discouraging film investment in Georgia. Watch the video to hear veterans in the film industry in Valdosta weigh in. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Valdosta's Wild Adventures once hosted Zombieland. Quitman is home to the emerging South Georgia Studios.

  • Valdosta’s $3M Jobs Plus grant helps public housing residents with jobs, professional tips

    1 week ago | wtxl.com | Malia Thomas

    The Jobs Plus Initiative aims to help at least 400 public housing residents in Hudson Dockett and Ora Lee West. Since receiving the grant July 2024, 40 residents have already secured jobs through the program, and they've added a professional clothing closet. Watch the video to hear how this program has helped neighbors.

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