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Council adopts lien and foreclosure policy to target vacant blighted properties

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Summary

Thomasville approved a first‑of‑its‑kind lien and foreclosure policy for community development focused on vacant properties with liens over $2,500 and properties older than two years, allowing the city to pursue foreclosure, sale or city acquisition in order to stabilize neighborhoods.

The Thomasville City Council unanimously approved a new lien and foreclosure policy aimed at addressing vacant and problematic properties in neighborhoods with high concentrations of liens and blight.

City Manager Bryant told council the policy is the city’s “first of its kind” and is…

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