As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Mounting caregiving expenses and emotional burnout intensify the pressure on the Sandwich Generation. Here are tools and support to help regain control and protect your well-being
AARP Georgia recently named Walon Smith of Perry, Georgia, the recipient of the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious state honor for volunteerism and community impact.
In Georgia, an estimated 626,070 people, or 25 percent of the rural population, are without access to 25 Mbps/3 Mbps internet service. This lack of high-speed internet, or broadband as it is commonly referred, can have a lasting impact.
On Feb. 13, 2019, the Patients First Act (SB 106) was introduced in the Georgia Senate, with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, and a number of others. This legislation would allow Gov. Kemp to seek two kinds of health waivers for Georgia.
AARP Studios’ latest original YouTube series Date My Grandma is all about making new connections, perhaps even a love connection. In each episode, viewers meet a single grandma whose grandkids help vet suitors and set up a blind date.
Fraud Watch Network’s campaign on online relationship scams released results of a new survey about consumers’ experiences with online friendships and dating.
At this time of year, don’t be surprised to hear about home repair salespeople going door-to-door looking for work. Are they reputable and licensed? Maybe, but don’t take any chances.
Representatives Demetrius Douglas (D-78), Alan Powell (R-32), Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-124), Lee Hawkins (R-27), and Mary Robichaux (D-48) introduced the Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-term Care Facilities Act (HB 135) in the Georgia House of Representatives.
AARP Georgia announced its legislative priorities that will be explored under the Gold Dome during the 2019-2020 Legislative Session. AARP Georgia, with more than 1 million members, advocates for its members who are aged 50-plus.