Gov. Roy Barnes

came to South Fulton this weekend to introduce a new program for first-time

home buyers.

The governor

appeared in Fairburn yesterday to talk about the Department of Community

Affairs partnership to have more builders construct EarthCraft Houses.

Earthcraft's

materials are more durable and require less maintenance. The home also

has additional health and safety measures that allows better indoor air

quality. The home is also known for conserving energy and helps to prevent

bugs, mold and pollutants.

Most of all,

it will save homeowners time, energy and money.

Pam Sessions

with the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association said the annual heating

and cooling costs for the Earthcraft model home is $599.

The department

is making $435,000 available in down payment loans for first time home

buyers that use the department's mortgage and down payment programs.

The loans will

be offered as zero percent-deferred repayment second mortgages for eligible

buyers in subdivisions selected through a request for proposal process.

One of the

subdivisions selected is Fairburn Commons, which the governor visited

yesterday.

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