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		<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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			<news:title>South Georgia wildfires burn thousands of acres as crews work to protect homes and contain the flames</news:title>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:58:00-04:00</news:publication_date>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:26:45-04:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>Jefferson County seeing increase in stray dogs, urges residents to microchip their pet </news:title>
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		<loc>https://www.wtxl.com/northwest-tallahassee/wee-diaper-bank-seeks-larger-space-to-expand-services-as-families-struggle-to-afford-basic-needs</loc>
		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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			<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:13:27-04:00</news:publication_date>
			<news:title>WEE Diaper Bank seeks larger space to expand services as families struggle to afford basic needs </news:title>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Stay Ready with Preite: Fort Braden students explore thunderstorms through art</news:title>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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			<news:title>Tallahassee Killearn Kiwanis hosts 40th Annual Golf Classic, raising over $11k for kids</news:title>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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