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.
Learn more about the Power of Attorney law and your rights, and the rights of someone entrusted to your care at a free symposium on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Busbee Center at Gwinnett Technical College.
AARP Georgia is hosting an event in Savannah this month that celebrates the theme of Disrupt Aging, which involves changing the way society views older adults.
Hazel Whitt needed a boost. Unable to work due to an injury, Hazel was feeling a bit down on her luck. After a career as a health inspector, this grandmother of two from Austell found herself searching for her "what's next". While attending services at Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell, Hazel learned about the Bronner Business Institute and their NxLevel business training course designed to equip people with the fundamentals of business and business development. The 4-month program guides participants through the development of an effective business plan, including money management and providing technical assistance for financing a business. Hazel was interested, but going back to school after 40 years when finances were tight didn't seem like a possibility.
Many Georgians hold two jobs—one that pays the bills and the other unpaid, taking care of a loved one at home. For such workers, finding time to attend to the needs of a sick child or an infirm parent is especially stressful if it means losing a day’s wages.
AARP Georgia is committed to ensuring that voters have the information they need to make informed decisions on Election Day. With Congress considering legislation that could significantly affect healthcare access for its members, AARP Georgia will sponsor the digital debate coverage and post-debate analysis of the June 6th Congressional District debate between Karen Handel (R) and Jon Ossoff (D) on Channel 2 WSB-TV.