Land bank program subject of DeKalb meeting

DeKalb County will host a meeting Thursday night to discuss a new program that may help the problem of foreclosures with the need for development.

The county is considering starting a land bank, which would buy tax delinquent properties for use as new housing or industry. Many Georgia counties, including Fulton-Atlanta, have similar programs.

A meeting to explain the program begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Clark Harrison Building, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. The public is welcome.

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