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.
It’s been a decade since Macon-Bibb County became the nation’s first community designated “age friendly” in AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Since then, 99 more cities, counties and communities in the Peach State have joined, pledging to become places that are welcoming and livable for people of all ages.
Today the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities welcomed the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia (CRC) into the network during an in-person designation ceremony and Council Meeting.
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities welcomed the City of Madison into the network during its City Council Public Meeting on Monday night. Madison joins 100 other communities in Georgia and over 700 across the nation that have committed to preparing for an aging population.
This week AARP Georgia announced the hiring of Nicole Emmett to serve in the role of Communications Manager. Emmett will assume responsibility for oversight of AARP messaging online as well as on social media.
AARP asked gubernatorial candidates Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams about their views on inflation, health care, voting rules and other issues important to older voters.
AARP Georgia and four members of the national champion University of Georgia football team have come together to help Georgians stay safe from fraud and scams through releasing a video promoting the organization’s Fraud Watch Network (FWN).
AARP Georgia is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Executive Council. Health care professional Stewart Parnacott and IT project manager Tami Giusto join a talented and diverse group of professionals on the nonprofit’s Executive Council.
The House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Georgia thanks Representatives Sanford Bishop, Hank Johnson, Nikema Williams, Lucy McBath, Carolyn Bourdeaux and David Scott for supporting this critical legislation that will bring real relief for seniors.
On Sunday, the Senate voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Georgia thanks Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for supporting this critical legislation and moving one step closer to real relief for seniors.