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County wants to curb foreclosures

By Johnny Edwards
Sept 10, 2012

Fulton County Housing and Community Development will hold a free information session Tuesday for residents in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. It runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Library, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta.

Attendees can get information on foreclosure prevention and contacting U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department-certified housing counselors. Information: 404-612-3024.

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