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.
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.
Extreme weather conditions can be a challenge to anyone managing home energy costs, including adequately heating or cooling their home to safeguard their health from the impact of frigid cold winters or extremely hot and humid summers. But exposure to extreme weather conditions and increasing energy costs can be particularly taxing on older adults and lower income households.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AARP announces the winners of the 2018 Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award; Denny Chan of Justice in Aging in Los Angeles and Jon Melegrito of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetRep) in Kensington, Maryland. This is the first year that AARP is honoring both a staff member and a volunteer at a nonprofit organization serving AAPIs age 50 and older.
That’s why AARP fights for family caregivers in every state capitol, nationwide. This year, alone, we advanced new policies to provide more help at home, flexibility at work, training, and relief that will benefit 30 million family caregivers.
Today AARP released the findings of a nationwide poll of general election voters, along with oversamples in both 39 GOP-held seats that flipped to a Democrat and 37 GOP-held seats targeted as competitive by the Cook Political Report that held for the GOP.
Frog and Toad "hop from the page to the stage" when Synchronicity brings a delightful family favorite home for the holiday season. Winner of four lauded Suzi Bass Awards, including best musical and best director of a musical (Clint Thornton), Synchronicity's production of A Year with Frog and Toad brings Arnold Lobel's beloved characters to life in a whimsical and irresistible retelling for audiences of all ages.
Please be our guest for Clearly Invisible, a play that honors veterans for their contributions, while examining the challenges they may face when re-entering civilian life. The play is Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Riverdale Town Centre in Clayton County. There is an encore performance on Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the same place. The play is free and open to the public, but registration is required using this link. For more information, contact Jil Hinds at 404-870-3781.