Citizens want youth, community programs with $2 million from HUD : News : MySouthwestGA.com

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development held a meeting Monday to discuss with Albany citizens what to spend the $2 million in HUD money on in the community

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At a citizens hearing on Monday, community members say HUD money should be spent more on youth programs than housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is giving Albany $2 million. Monday, HUD held numerous citizen hearings required by the department for citizens to voice needs for low- and moderate-income residents.

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