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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A state program called "HomeSafe Georgia" is set up to help with mortgage payments that are in default.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you able to make your mortgage payment, but got behind while you were unemployed? If so, please don’t miss this very important meeting on HomeSafeGeorgia.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Dozens of people lined up outside the Salvation Army for the "Stand Up For Our Neighbors" event -- a one-stop-shop of resources for the homeless population.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Albany Tech is using grant money to help disable students.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  The county received a grant worth $356, 373 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to start paving Livingston road.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  A downtown Albany office is closing its doors this November.

Thursday, June 16, 2011 

Thursday, December 30, 2010  The Georgia Department of Community Affairs approved Albany’s new opportunity zone. Opportunity zones offer businesses tax incentives for locating in under developed areas with a 15% or greater poverty rate.

Thursday, March 12, 2009  Lee County leaders addressed several topics at their director's meeting today, including the Georgia Department of Community Affair's "Community of Opportunity Program".

Wednesday, October 29, 2008  Albany residents got to tell officials from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs exactly what’s on their minds during a town hall meeting Wednesday.