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How Georgia lawmakers plan to address affordable housing shortages for seniors

Joann Jones, left, and Laura Eberhardt do beadwork together Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Gainesville Hall County Senior Center. A new state legislative study committee will review and recommend ways to address affordable housing shortages for seniors, something locals say is sorely needed. - photo by Scott Rogers

04062019 AGING 3.jpg — Joann Jones, left, and Laura Eberhardt do beadwork together Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Gainesville Hall County Senior Center. A new state legislative study committee will review and recommend ways to address affordable housing shortages for seniors, something locals say is sorely needed. - photo by Scott Rogers

Linda Rider is thankful she’s been provided a trailer to call home in Gainesville. For many seniors like her, finding affordable housing is a challenge made difficult by a growing elderly population in Hall County and a shortage of rental units.