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    "byline": "By Braden Simmons \u2022 10 hours ago",
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    "excerpt": "Ward 5 Councilman Gary Jefferson speaks to a crowd of residents Monday during a community meeting at the Sim Scott Community Center. Residents at the meeting raised concerns regarding the city\u2019s blight program and the need to more aggressively address dilapidated properties.  Braden Simmons/Dispatch Staff",
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