Southwest Georgia Faces 'Very Unhealthy' Air Quality Alert
• A 'very unhealthy' air quality alert is in effect for parts of southwest Georgia, including Albany, Leesburg, and Americus.
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading is between 201 and 300, posing health risks to the general population, especially vulnerable groups.
• Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activities to minimize exposure to air pollution.
Unhealthy air quality alert issued for Georgia
Residents in parts of southwest Georgia, including Albany, Leesburg, Putney, Camilla, and Americus, are under a 'very unhealthy' air quality alert. The alert, issued by AirNow, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicates that air pollution levels have reached a point where they pose health risks to everyone, not just sensitive groups.
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