Need help today? Not sure where to start? Call Empowerline, 404-463-3333, the metro Atlanta line for older adults and caregivers, or call 211 any time.
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Meals and groceries
Monthly senior food box (CSFP), age 60+
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Metro Atlanta
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A free monthly box of shelf-stable food (cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, meat, milk, cheese) for low-income seniors 60 and older in metro Atlanta counties.
How to get it · Boxes are picked up at food bank partner sites, not delivered. Call the Food Bank's senior box line at 404-832-4968 to ask about a site near you. You apply in the county where you live and show a valid ID.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, with a valid ID and income under the limit: about $1,632 a month for 1 person or $2,215 for 2. Counties include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton.
A free monthly box of shelf-stable food (cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, meat, milk, cheese) for low-income seniors 60 and older in metro Atlanta counties.
How to get it · Boxes are picked up at food bank partner sites, not delivered. Call the Food Bank's senior box line at 404-832-4968 to ask about a site near you. You apply in the county where you live and show a valid ID.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, with a valid ID and income under the limit: about $1,632 a month for 1 person or $2,215 for 2. Counties include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Valid ID
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Valid ID
Senior farmers market benefit: $30 in free produce (60+)
Georgia DPH, through Area Agencies on Aging · All of Georgia
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Georgians 60 and older with low income can get $30 in benefits once a year to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets, May 1 through October 30. Benefits run out, so ask early in the season.
How to get it · Benefits are handed out once per season, first come first served, through September 30, by your Area Agency on Aging. In metro Atlanta (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and more) that is the Atlanta Regional AAA (Empowerline), 470-378-1490. State program line: 404-657-2900. The season runs May 1 to October 30, so ask in spring.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you live in Georgia, are 60 or older (or 55 to 59, disabled, and living in senior housing with congregate meals), and your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Georgians 60 and older with low income can get $30 in benefits once a year to buy fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers markets, May 1 through October 30. Benefits run out, so ask early in the season.
How to get it · Benefits are handed out once per season, first come first served, through September 30, by your Area Agency on Aging. In metro Atlanta (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and more) that is the Atlanta Regional AAA (Empowerline), 470-378-1490. State program line: 404-657-2900. The season runs May 1 to October 30, so ask in spring.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you live in Georgia, are 60 or older (or 55 to 59, disabled, and living in senior housing with congregate meals), and your household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Meals On Wheels Atlanta · Fulton County
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Meals brought to your home for older adults in Atlanta. Some also get pantry deliveries with a month’s supply of dry goods.
How to get it · Call 404-351-3889 or fill out the ‘Apply for meal services’ form on the Meals on Wheels Atlanta website.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, low income, living in Fulton County (City of Atlanta, Buckhead, East Point or Hapeville). There may be a waitlist.
Meals brought to your home for older adults in Atlanta. Some also get pantry deliveries with a month’s supply of dry goods.
How to get it · Call 404-351-3889 or fill out the ‘Apply for meal services’ form on the Meals on Wheels Atlanta website.
Who it’s for · Age 60+, low income, living in Fulton County (City of Atlanta, Buckhead, East Point or Hapeville). There may be a waitlist.
Cobb Meals on Wheels (age 60+, homebound)
Cobb County Senior Services
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Five meals a week delivered to your door by volunteers if you are 60 or older in Cobb and cannot cook for yourself. You pay on a sliding scale by income, and no one is turned away for not being able to pay. Clients who cannot feed a pet may get free pet food too.
How to get it · Call 770-528-5364 to ask for meals. The Care Management team does an assessment.
Who it’s for · Cobb County residents age 60 or older with a physical or mental disability that keeps them from preparing meals daily. You may qualify.
Five meals a week delivered to your door by volunteers if you are 60 or older in Cobb and cannot cook for yourself. You pay on a sliding scale by income, and no one is turned away for not being able to pay. Clients who cannot feed a pet may get free pet food too.
How to get it · Call 770-528-5364 to ask for meals. The Care Management team does an assessment.
Who it’s for · Cobb County residents age 60 or older with a physical or mental disability that keeps them from preparing meals daily. You may qualify.
Fulton County free home-delivered meals (age 60+)
Fulton County Senior Services
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Five free meals a week delivered to your home by Open Hand Atlanta if you are 60 or older in Fulton County, homebound, and cannot shop or cook. Fulton's neighborhood senior centers also serve group meals.
How to get it · Call the Fulton Senior Services STARLine at 404-613-6000. An over-the-phone assessment decides your level of need and diet.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 or older who are homebound and unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals. You may qualify.
Five free meals a week delivered to your home by Open Hand Atlanta if you are 60 or older in Fulton County, homebound, and cannot shop or cook. Fulton's neighborhood senior centers also serve group meals.
How to get it · Call the Fulton Senior Services STARLine at 404-613-6000. An over-the-phone assessment decides your level of need and diet.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 or older who are homebound and unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals. You may qualify.
Open Hand Atlanta meals
Open Hand Atlanta · All of Georgia
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Free healthy meals delivered to your home, planned by a dietitian for your health needs, if you are homebound or too sick to cook.
How to get it · Fill out the form on Open Hand’s Get Meals page, or call Client Services at 404-872-6947, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Who it’s for · Open Hand checks if you qualify. You, a loved one, your doctor or your health plan can ask for meals.
Free healthy meals delivered to your home, planned by a dietitian for your health needs, if you are homebound or too sick to cook.
How to get it · Fill out the form on Open Hand’s Get Meals page, or call Client Services at 404-872-6947, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Who it’s for · Open Hand checks if you qualify. You, a loved one, your doctor or your health plan can ask for meals.
Rides
MARTA Reduced Fare
MARTA · MARTA service area
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Lower bus and train fares for seniors 65+ and people with disabilities.
How to get it · Go to the Reduced Fare Office at MARTA headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE (across from Lindbergh Center station), Mon–Fri 8:30–5. Questions: 404-848-5112.
Who it’s for · Seniors 65 and older, and people with disabilities.
Lower bus and train fares for seniors 65+ and people with disabilities.
How to get it · Go to the Reduced Fare Office at MARTA headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Rd NE (across from Lindbergh Center station), Mon–Fri 8:30–5. Questions: 404-848-5112.
Who it’s for · Seniors 65 and older, and people with disabilities.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID with your date of birth
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID with your date of birth
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
CobbLinc reduced bus fare
CobbLinc · Cobb County
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Lower cost: $1 rides on CobbLinc local buses for people 65+ and Medicare cardholders. Youth under 18 pay $1.50.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc at 770-427-4444 to get a Reduced Fare Breeze Card. The customer service center is at 431 Commerce Park Dr, Marietta, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Reduced fares are for local routes only.
Lower cost: $1 rides on CobbLinc local buses for people 65+ and Medicare cardholders. Youth under 18 pay $1.50.
How to get it · Call CobbLinc at 770-427-4444 to get a Reduced Fare Breeze Card. The customer service center is at 431 Commerce Park Dr, Marietta, Mon-Fri 8-5.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. Reduced fares are for local routes only.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Proof of age (65+), disability, or your Medicare card
✓ Reduced Fare form
Ride Gwinnett half fare
Ride Gwinnett · Gwinnett County
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Lower cost: $1.25 rides on Ride Gwinnett local buses for people 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders.
How to get it · Show your proof to the driver when you board. To get a Half-Fare Breeze card, call Ride Gwinnett at 770-822-5010.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. For local bus routes.
Lower cost: $1.25 rides on Ride Gwinnett local buses for people 65+, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders.
How to get it · Show your proof to the driver when you board. To get a Half-Fare Breeze card, call Ride Gwinnett at 770-822-5010.
Who it’s for · People 65 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders. For local bus routes.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia ID or driver’s license showing your age or disability
✓ Or your Medicare card
✓ Or a MARTA Half-Fare or Ride Gwinnett Paratransit Breeze card
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia ID or driver’s license showing your age or disability
✓ Or your Medicare card
✓ Or a MARTA Half-Fare or Ride Gwinnett Paratransit Breeze card
Fulton County senior rides
Fulton County
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Rides for Fulton seniors 60+: shared vans to medical visits and senior centers, and low-cost Uber or Lyft rides ($1 a trip) for errands.
How to get it · Call Fulton County Senior Services at 404-613-6000 to sign up.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 and older. Uber/Lyft riders must be able to travel on their own and have a card on file.
Rides for Fulton seniors 60+: shared vans to medical visits and senior centers, and low-cost Uber or Lyft rides ($1 a trip) for errands.
How to get it · Call Fulton County Senior Services at 404-613-6000 to sign up.
Who it’s for · Fulton County residents age 60 and older. Uber/Lyft riders must be able to travel on their own and have a card on file.
DeKalb County senior rides
DeKalb County
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Rides for DeKalb seniors 60+ to medical visits and dialysis, to neighborhood senior centers, and vouchers for other trips.
How to get it · Call DeKalb’s Senior Transportation Unit at 770-322-2967.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County seniors age 60 and older.
Rides for DeKalb seniors 60+ to medical visits and dialysis, to neighborhood senior centers, and vouchers for other trips.
How to get it · Call DeKalb’s Senior Transportation Unit at 770-322-2967.
Who it’s for · DeKalb County seniors age 60 and older.
Cobb Senior Services rides
Cobb County
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Low-cost, door-to-door rides in Cobb for older adults to medical visits, grocery stores and senior centers.
How to get it · Call Cobb Senior Services at 770-528-5380 to ask about rides.
Who it’s for · Cobb residents 55+ (60+ for senior center rides) without dependable rides. Not for people who qualify for paratransit or Medicaid rides.
Low-cost, door-to-door rides in Cobb for older adults to medical visits, grocery stores and senior centers.
How to get it · Call Cobb Senior Services at 770-528-5380 to ask about rides.
Who it’s for · Cobb residents 55+ (60+ for senior center rides) without dependable rides. Not for people who qualify for paratransit or Medicaid rides.
Gwinnett Senior Services rides
Gwinnett County
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Lower cost rides to medical visits for Gwinnett seniors, with door-through-door help if you need it. Fees depend on miles or income.
How to get it · Call Gwinnett Senior Services at 678-377-4150 and ask for transportation help.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents 60+ (or their spouses) who apply and qualify. Adults 18+ with disabilities can get the assisted rides.
Lower cost rides to medical visits for Gwinnett seniors, with door-through-door help if you need it. Fees depend on miles or income.
How to get it · Call Gwinnett Senior Services at 678-377-4150 and ask for transportation help.
Who it’s for · Gwinnett residents 60+ (or their spouses) who apply and qualify. Adults 18+ with disabilities can get the assisted rides.
Clayton County senior rides (Aging Program)
Clayton County
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Free rides for Clayton County residents 60 and older to dialysis, medical appointments and quality-of-life trips, through the county Aging Program.
How to get it · Call the Aging Program at 770-603-4050, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, and ask for an Information and Assistance Specialist. You are pre-screened first, and there may be a wait-list. Office: 6701 Highway 85, Riverdale.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents age 60 and older. All Aging Program services are free of charge.
Free rides for Clayton County residents 60 and older to dialysis, medical appointments and quality-of-life trips, through the county Aging Program.
How to get it · Call the Aging Program at 770-603-4050, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, and ask for an Information and Assistance Specialist. You are pre-screened first, and there may be a wait-list. Office: 6701 Highway 85, Riverdale.
Who it’s for · Clayton County residents age 60 and older. All Aging Program services are free of charge.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age and Clayton County address
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age and Clayton County address
Road To Recovery free rides to cancer treatment
American Cancer Society · Nationwide
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Free rides from trained volunteer drivers to your cancer-related medical visits and back home.
How to get it · Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 as early as you can. Setting up a ride can take several business days.
Who it’s for · People going to a cancer-related medical appointment. A caregiver may need to ride along in some cases.
Free rides from trained volunteer drivers to your cancer-related medical visits and back home.
How to get it · Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 as early as you can. Setting up a ride can take several business days.
Who it’s for · People going to a cancer-related medical appointment. A caregiver may need to ride along in some cases.
Medicare and medicine
Medicare Savings Programs: state pays your Part B premium
Georgia Medicaid (apply through DFCS / Georgia Gateway) · All of Georgia
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If you are on Medicare with a low income, Georgia Medicaid can pay your monthly Part B premium for you (QMB, SLMB or QI). QMB also pays your Medicare deductibles and copays. You also get Extra Help with drug costs automatically.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or ask your county DFCS office for Form 700 (a short application). DFCS: 1-877-423-4746. Free help from GeorgiaCares/SHIP: 1-866-552-4464. Applying for Extra Help through Social Security also counts as an application for these programs. SLMB can be granted up to 3 months back, which can refund premiums you already paid.
Who it’s for · 2026 federal monthly income limits: QMB $1,350 single / $1,824 couple; SLMB $1,616 / $2,184; QI $1,816 / $2,455. Resource limit $9,950 single / $14,910 couple (your home, one car and a burial account do not count). Apply even if you think you are over; the state decides.
If you are on Medicare with a low income, Georgia Medicaid can pay your monthly Part B premium for you (QMB, SLMB or QI). QMB also pays your Medicare deductibles and copays. You also get Extra Help with drug costs automatically.
How to get it · Apply online at gateway.ga.gov or ask your county DFCS office for Form 700 (a short application). DFCS: 1-877-423-4746. Free help from GeorgiaCares/SHIP: 1-866-552-4464. Applying for Extra Help through Social Security also counts as an application for these programs. SLMB can be granted up to 3 months back, which can refund premiums you already paid.
Who it’s for · 2026 federal monthly income limits: QMB $1,350 single / $1,824 couple; SLMB $1,616 / $2,184; QI $1,816 / $2,455. Resource limit $9,950 single / $14,910 couple (your home, one car and a burial account do not count). Apply even if you think you are over; the state decides.
Medicare Extra Help with prescription costs (Part D)
Social Security Administration / Medicare · Nationwide
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Extra Help pays your Part D drug plan premium and deductible and caps what you pay per prescription (for 2027: no more than $5.80 for generics and $14.40 for brand names). Once your total drug costs hit $2,400 in the year, you pay $0.
How to get it · Apply online at ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Free help applying: Georgia SHIP / GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464. If you get Medicaid, SSI or a Medicare Savings Program you get Extra Help automatically.
Who it’s for · 2026 limits: yearly income up to $23,940 single or $32,460 married, and resources up to $18,090 single or $36,100 married. You must have Medicare.
Extra Help pays your Part D drug plan premium and deductible and caps what you pay per prescription (for 2027: no more than $5.80 for generics and $14.40 for brand names). Once your total drug costs hit $2,400 in the year, you pay $0.
How to get it · Apply online at ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Free help applying: Georgia SHIP / GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464. If you get Medicaid, SSI or a Medicare Savings Program you get Extra Help automatically.
Who it’s for · 2026 limits: yearly income up to $23,940 single or $32,460 married, and resources up to $18,090 single or $36,100 married. You must have Medicare.
Georgia SHIP free Medicare counseling
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
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Free, fair Medicare advice from Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Get help with plans and lowering your costs.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and press 4 to talk with a counselor.
Who it’s for · For people with Medicare and the people who care for them.
Free, fair Medicare advice from Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Get help with plans and lowering your costs.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and press 4 to talk with a counselor.
Who it’s for · For people with Medicare and the people who care for them.
EyeCare America: free medical eye exam, no insurance
American Academy of Ophthalmology · Nationwide
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A medical eye exam by a volunteer ophthalmologist at no out-of-pocket cost, plus up to one year of follow-up visits for any condition found. It does not cover glasses, contacts or surgery costs.
How to get it · Answer the short online questionnaire at secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral, or call 877-887-6327 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific, Monday to Friday) or email eyecareamerica@aao.org. One-time referral only; not for urgent eye problems.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, do not belong to an HMO or PPO or have private insurance or VA eye benefits, and have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
A medical eye exam by a volunteer ophthalmologist at no out-of-pocket cost, plus up to one year of follow-up visits for any condition found. It does not cover glasses, contacts or surgery costs.
How to get it · Answer the short online questionnaire at secure.aao.org/Forms/ECAReferral, or call 877-887-6327 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific, Monday to Friday) or email eyecareamerica@aao.org. One-time referral only; not for urgent eye problems.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are 18 or older, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, do not belong to an HMO or PPO or have private insurance or VA eye benefits, and have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
Free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests (Georgia BCCP)
State of Georgia (DPH) · All of Georgia
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Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program pays for mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, follow-up tests and help getting treatment for women with low income and little or no insurance
How to get it · Call your county public health department and ask for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). State DPH main line: 404-657-2700. If cancer is found, the program can connect you to Women’s Health Medicaid for treatment.
Who it’s for · Georgia women with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. Breast screening ages 40-64. Cervical screening ages 21-64 (65+ if not on Medicare Part B).
Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program pays for mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, follow-up tests and help getting treatment for women with low income and little or no insurance
How to get it · Call your county public health department and ask for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). State DPH main line: 404-657-2700. If cancer is found, the program can connect you to Women’s Health Medicaid for treatment.
Who it’s for · Georgia women with low income who are uninsured or underinsured. Breast screening ages 40-64. Cervical screening ages 21-64 (65+ if not on Medicare Part B).
Lower bills and taxes
Georgia Power monthly bill discount
Georgia Power · All of Georgia
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Lower cost: $33.50 off your Georgia Power bill each month if you qualify.
How to get it · Apply online on Georgia Power’s Income-Qualified Discount page. It starts with a few questions about your household and income.
Who it’s for · You get SSI or SSDI, have a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), or are 65+ with household income at or below 200% of poverty.
Lower cost: $33.50 off your Georgia Power bill each month if you qualify.
How to get it · Apply online on Georgia Power’s Income-Qualified Discount page. It starts with a few questions about your household and income.
Who it’s for · You get SSI or SSDI, have a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), or are 65+ with household income at or below 200% of poverty.
Atlanta Gas Light senior discount
Atlanta Gas Light · Metro Atlanta
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Lower cost: up to $14 off the monthly base charge on your natural gas bill, for seniors with lower incomes.
How to get it · Fill out the mail-in form on Atlanta Gas Light’s bill help page (in English or Spanish). Questions? Call 800-427-5463.
Who it’s for · Age 65+, household income at or below 200% of poverty ($31,920 for 1 person), and gas service in your name.
Lower cost: up to $14 off the monthly base charge on your natural gas bill, for seniors with lower incomes.
How to get it · Fill out the mail-in form on Atlanta Gas Light’s bill help page (in English or Spanish). Questions? Call 800-427-5463.
Who it’s for · Age 65+, household income at or below 200% of poverty ($31,920 for 1 person), and gas service in your name.
Gas South senior rate (65+)
Gas South · All of Georgia
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If you are over 65 and buy your gas from Gas South, you get an automatic 2-cents-per-therm discount on your gas rate plus a lower monthly customer service fee. No income limit for this part.
How to get it · Enter your birthdate when you sign up or call Gas South at 877-472-4932; the discount is applied automatically. The separate Atlanta Gas Light senior discount (up to $14 a month off the base charge) needs a mail-in application linked on the same page.
Who it’s for · Gas South customers over 65, on fixed or variable rate plans.
If you are over 65 and buy your gas from Gas South, you get an automatic 2-cents-per-therm discount on your gas rate plus a lower monthly customer service fee. No income limit for this part.
How to get it · Enter your birthdate when you sign up or call Gas South at 877-472-4932; the discount is applied automatically. The separate Atlanta Gas Light senior discount (up to $14 a month off the base charge) needs a mail-in application linked on the same page.
Who it’s for · Gas South customers over 65, on fixed or variable rate plans.
City of Atlanta senior water discount (30% off)
City of Atlanta
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Seniors 65 and older with low income get 30% off their City of Atlanta water and sewer bill. This is separate from Care and Conserve.
How to get it · Call 404-546-0311 to have the application mailed, or pick one up at City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, 1st floor (Customer Service), at Fulton County senior centers, or at City of Atlanta recreation centers. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5 pm.
Who it’s for · Age 65+, household income $25,000 or less, and you are the titleholder or leaseholder. The water bill must come to you directly from the City of Atlanta.
Seniors 65 and older with low income get 30% off their City of Atlanta water and sewer bill. This is separate from Care and Conserve.
How to get it · Call 404-546-0311 to have the application mailed, or pick one up at City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, 1st floor (Customer Service), at Fulton County senior centers, or at City of Atlanta recreation centers. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5 pm.
Who it’s for · Age 65+, household income $25,000 or less, and you are the titleholder or leaseholder. The water bill must come to you directly from the City of Atlanta.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age: birth certificate, driver’s license or Georgia ID
✓ Proof of income: last year’s 1040 or 1099
✓ Proof of residency: warranty deed or lease
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of age: birth certificate, driver’s license or Georgia ID
✓ Proof of income: last year’s 1040 or 1099
✓ Proof of residency: warranty deed or lease
East Point senior electric discount ($7 a month)
City of East Point Customer Care · Fulton County
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$7.00 off your East Point electric bill every month if you are 65 or older with a low income. East Point runs its own power company, so Georgia Power's discount does not apply here.
How to get it · Enroll in person at the Customer Care Department, 2791 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can enroll any time of year. Call 404-270-7010. You must show proof you still qualify by January 1 each year.
Who it’s for · East Point utility account holders age 65 or older with income of $15,000 a year or less, who live full-time at the address. The account must have no overdue balance in a billing cycle for the discount to apply that month.
$7.00 off your East Point electric bill every month if you are 65 or older with a low income. East Point runs its own power company, so Georgia Power's discount does not apply here.
How to get it · Enroll in person at the Customer Care Department, 2791 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can enroll any time of year. Call 404-270-7010. You must show proof you still qualify by January 1 each year.
Who it’s for · East Point utility account holders age 65 or older with income of $15,000 a year or less, who live full-time at the address. The account must have no overdue balance in a billing cycle for the discount to apply that month.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Senior Citizen Utility Discount application, proof of age, proof of income
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Senior Citizen Utility Discount application, proof of age, proof of income
Marietta Power & Water senior discount window
Marietta Power and Water (City of Marietta BLW) · Cobb County
⚠ Confirm before you go
Marietta electric customers get 10% off if they pay within 10 days of the bill date. If you are 65 or older with a low income, you get a full 30 days to pay and still get the 10% discount.
How to get it · Fill out the Senior Citizen Discount Form (PDF) on the Marietta Power and Water Online Forms page. Other utility forms are mailed or brought to Marietta Power and Water, 675 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Call 770-794-5150, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who it’s for · Marietta Power and Water electric customers 65 or older whose income does not exceed $20,000 a year.
Marietta electric customers get 10% off if they pay within 10 days of the bill date. If you are 65 or older with a low income, you get a full 30 days to pay and still get the 10% discount.
How to get it · Fill out the Senior Citizen Discount Form (PDF) on the Marietta Power and Water Online Forms page. Other utility forms are mailed or brought to Marietta Power and Water, 675 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Call 770-794-5150, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who it’s for · Marietta Power and Water electric customers 65 or older whose income does not exceed $20,000 a year.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Senior Citizen Discount Form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Senior Citizen Discount Form
Help with power and gas bills (LIHEAP)
Your county’s community action agency · All of Georgia
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Help paying heating and cooling bills, through your county’s community action agency. Heating help usually opens in December for people 65+ and homebound, and in January for everyone.
How to get it · Apply through your county’s community action agency. Call 211 to find yours.
Help paying heating and cooling bills, through your county’s community action agency. Heating help usually opens in December for people 65+ and homebound, and in January for everyone.
How to get it · Apply through your county’s community action agency. Call 211 to find yours.
Fulton County senior school tax exemptions (65+ and 70+)
Fulton County Board of Assessors
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New in 2026: Fulton County Schools homeowners 65 and older get 25% of their home's assessed value exempt from school taxes, and 50% at age 70. There is no income limit. Homeowners 65+ in the Atlanta Public Schools area can get up to $50,000 off their assessed value for APS taxes.
How to get it · If you already have a senior exemption it is applied automatically. Otherwise apply with the Board of Assessors by April 1 for that year's bill (a second window opens during the 45-day assessment appeal period). Questions: 404-612-6440 or boa@fultoncountyga.gov; fultonassessor.org.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you were 65 (or 70) by January 1, own and live in the home, and have had a homestead exemption in the Fulton County School District for at least 5 of the last 6 years. No income requirement.
New in 2026: Fulton County Schools homeowners 65 and older get 25% of their home's assessed value exempt from school taxes, and 50% at age 70. There is no income limit. Homeowners 65+ in the Atlanta Public Schools area can get up to $50,000 off their assessed value for APS taxes.
How to get it · If you already have a senior exemption it is applied automatically. Otherwise apply with the Board of Assessors by April 1 for that year's bill (a second window opens during the 45-day assessment appeal period). Questions: 404-612-6440 or boa@fultoncountyga.gov; fultonassessor.org.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you were 65 (or 70) by January 1, own and live in the home, and have had a homestead exemption in the Fulton County School District for at least 5 of the last 6 years. No income requirement.
DeKalb County senior and disabled homestead exemptions
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner
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DeKalb homeowners 62 and older, 65 and older, 70 and older, or 100% disabled can get big cuts in school and county property tax. At 70 with household income under $113,664 you pay no school tax. At 62 or 65 with income under $10,000 you pay no school tax; other tiers help up to $40,000 income.
How to get it · Apply online, by mail, in person or drop box with the DeKalb Tax Commissioner. File between January 1 and the assessment appeal deadline (mid-July) for the current year; qualify by April 1 for the assessment freeze. Phone 404-298-4000.
Who it’s for · Must own and live in the home on January 1 and already have a basic homestead exemption. Age 70: federal AGI under $113,664 (H9). Age 65 or disabled: Georgia net income under $10,000 (H4), under $37,500 (H6), or gross income under $40,000 (H8). Age 62 or disabled: net income under $10,000 (H3) or gross income under $40,000 (H7). Disabled veterans (H5): no income limit.
DeKalb homeowners 62 and older, 65 and older, 70 and older, or 100% disabled can get big cuts in school and county property tax. At 70 with household income under $113,664 you pay no school tax. At 62 or 65 with income under $10,000 you pay no school tax; other tiers help up to $40,000 income.
How to get it · Apply online, by mail, in person or drop box with the DeKalb Tax Commissioner. File between January 1 and the assessment appeal deadline (mid-July) for the current year; qualify by April 1 for the assessment freeze. Phone 404-298-4000.
Who it’s for · Must own and live in the home on January 1 and already have a basic homestead exemption. Age 70: federal AGI under $113,664 (H9). Age 65 or disabled: Georgia net income under $10,000 (H4), under $37,500 (H6), or gross income under $40,000 (H8). Age 62 or disabled: net income under $10,000 (H3) or gross income under $40,000 (H7). Disabled veterans (H5): no income limit.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ last year's federal and state tax returns, Social Security Form 1099s, Georgia ID or driver's license, proof of disability if disabled
WHAT TO BRING
✓ last year's federal and state tax returns, Social Security Form 1099s, Georgia ID or driver's license, proof of disability if disabled
Cobb County age 62 school tax exemption
Cobb County Tax Commissioner
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Cobb homeowners who are 62 or older pay no school taxes (school general and school bond) on their home. There is no income limit for this one. Disabled homeowners with income under $12,000 can get $22,000 off; seniors 65+ with income under $10,000 get an extra $4,000 off state, county bond and fire taxes.
How to get it · Apply online through the Cobb Tax Commissioner's SmartFile portal, in person or by mail. File before the appeal deadline on your Notice of Assessment for the current year; late applications wait a year. Phone 770-528-8600, email tax@cobbtax.gov.
Who it’s for · Age 62 school exemption: 62 on or before January 1, own and live in the home; bring proof of age. Disability $22,000: disabled by January 1, net income under $12,000 (disability income excluded), doctor's certificate. Age 65 $4,000: 65 by January 1, net income under $10,000 (Social Security and retirement excluded).
Cobb homeowners who are 62 or older pay no school taxes (school general and school bond) on their home. There is no income limit for this one. Disabled homeowners with income under $12,000 can get $22,000 off; seniors 65+ with income under $10,000 get an extra $4,000 off state, county bond and fire taxes.
How to get it · Apply online through the Cobb Tax Commissioner's SmartFile portal, in person or by mail. File before the appeal deadline on your Notice of Assessment for the current year; late applications wait a year. Phone 770-528-8600, email tax@cobbtax.gov.
Who it’s for · Age 62 school exemption: 62 on or before January 1, own and live in the home; bring proof of age. Disability $22,000: disabled by January 1, net income under $12,000 (disability income excluded), doctor's certificate. Age 65 $4,000: 65 by January 1, net income under $10,000 (Social Security and retirement excluded).
WHAT TO BRING
✓ proof of age, proof of Georgia residency, income proof or affidavit for income-based exemptions, doctor's certificate for disability
WHAT TO BRING
✓ proof of age, proof of Georgia residency, income proof or affidavit for income-based exemptions, doctor's certificate for disability
Gwinnett County senior school tax exemption (L5A and S3)
Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner
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Gwinnett homeowners 65 and older (or 100% disabled) with income under $124,648 pay no Gwinnett County school taxes on their home and up to one acre (L5A). Homeowners 62 and older with Georgia taxable income under $10,000 get a partial school tax exemption (S3).
How to get it · Apply online at gwinnetttaxcommissioner.com (one application covers all county exemptions), by mail or in person. Apply by April 1 for this year's bill; later applications count next year. Allow 6 to 8 weeks. Phone 770-822-8800, email Homestead@gwinnettcounty.com.
Who it’s for · L5A: 65 by January 1 (or 100% totally and permanently disabled), live in the Gwinnett County School District, applicant and spouse combined income under $124,648 for 2026. S3: 62 by January 1, Georgia taxable income under $10,000. Must own and live in the home on January 1.
Gwinnett homeowners 65 and older (or 100% disabled) with income under $124,648 pay no Gwinnett County school taxes on their home and up to one acre (L5A). Homeowners 62 and older with Georgia taxable income under $10,000 get a partial school tax exemption (S3).
How to get it · Apply online at gwinnetttaxcommissioner.com (one application covers all county exemptions), by mail or in person. Apply by April 1 for this year's bill; later applications count next year. Allow 6 to 8 weeks. Phone 770-822-8800, email Homestead@gwinnettcounty.com.
Who it’s for · L5A: 65 by January 1 (or 100% totally and permanently disabled), live in the Gwinnett County School District, applicant and spouse combined income under $124,648 for 2026. S3: 62 by January 1, Georgia taxable income under $10,000. Must own and live in the home on January 1.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ pages 1 and 2 of last year's federal 1040, pages 1 to 3 of last year's Georgia 500 (or Social Security, pension and bank statements if you do not file)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ pages 1 and 2 of last year's federal 1040, pages 1 to 3 of last year's Georgia 500 (or Social Security, pension and bank statements if you do not file)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide free tax help
AARP Foundation · Nationwide
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Free tax preparation by trained volunteers, with a focus on people over 50 with low to moderate income. You do not need to be an AARP member.
How to get it · Runs early February to mid-April. Find a site with the locator at aarp.org (it reopens each tax season) or call 1-888-227-7669. Email: taxaide@aarp.org.
Who it’s for · Anyone who qualifies; the focus is on people over 50 with low to moderate income. No AARP membership needed.
Free tax preparation by trained volunteers, with a focus on people over 50 with low to moderate income. You do not need to be an AARP member.
How to get it · Runs early February to mid-April. Find a site with the locator at aarp.org (it reopens each tax season) or call 1-888-227-7669. Email: taxaide@aarp.org.
Who it’s for · Anyone who qualifies; the focus is on people over 50 with low to moderate income. No AARP membership needed.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Social Security cards for everyone on the return
✓ W-2s, 1099s and other tax forms
✓ Last year’s tax return
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Photo ID
✓ Social Security cards for everyone on the return
✓ W-2s, 1099s and other tax forms
✓ Last year’s tax return
Georgia caregiver tax credit (up to $150)
Georgia Department of Revenue · All of Georgia
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If you paid for home health care, a personal care attendant, homemaker help, adult day care or respite care for yourself or a family member who is 62 or older or disabled, Georgia gives back 10% of what you spent, up to $150 a year.
How to get it · Claim it on your Georgia income tax return using Tax Credit Code 204. Keep receipts. Ask your free tax preparer to add it.
Who it’s for · The person cared for must be at least 62 or found disabled by Social Security, and be you or a relative by blood, marriage or adoption. The care must come from someone not related to you. Expenses you already deducted do not count. The credit cannot be more than the tax you owe.
If you paid for home health care, a personal care attendant, homemaker help, adult day care or respite care for yourself or a family member who is 62 or older or disabled, Georgia gives back 10% of what you spent, up to $150 a year.
How to get it · Claim it on your Georgia income tax return using Tax Credit Code 204. Keep receipts. Ask your free tax preparer to add it.
Who it’s for · The person cared for must be at least 62 or found disabled by Social Security, and be you or a relative by blood, marriage or adoption. The care must come from someone not related to you. Expenses you already deducted do not count. The credit cannot be more than the tax you owe.
Help at home and home repairs
Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP): care at home
State of Georgia (Division of Aging Services / Medicaid) · All of Georgia
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Medicaid pays for help at home so you can avoid a nursing home: personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals, alternative living services, and respite for family caregivers. This program used to be called CCSP.
How to get it · Call the statewide Area Agency on Aging line at 1-866-552-4464 for a screening (in metro Atlanta this reaches Empowerline). The screening sets your place on the waitlist; when your name comes up you get an in-home assessment and a care plan.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are Medicaid-eligible, age 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and choose to stay home. There is often a waitlist.
Medicaid pays for help at home so you can avoid a nursing home: personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals, alternative living services, and respite for family caregivers. This program used to be called CCSP.
How to get it · Call the statewide Area Agency on Aging line at 1-866-552-4464 for a screening (in metro Atlanta this reaches Empowerline). The screening sets your place on the waitlist; when your name comes up you get an in-home assessment and a care plan.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are Medicaid-eligible, age 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and choose to stay home. There is often a waitlist.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income and assets, proof of citizenship, doctor's approval for intermediate nursing home care
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income and assets, proof of citizenship, doctor's approval for intermediate nursing home care
SOURCE: home care for people on SSI Medicaid
State of Georgia (Medicaid / Division of Aging Services) · All of Georgia
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A Medicaid program that pays for in-home and community care, such as personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals and respite for caregivers, as an alternative to a nursing home.
How to get it · Find the SOURCE provider for your county on the Department of Human Services website and call for a phone screening. If approved, a staff member assesses your needs and writes a care plan. Statewide aging line: 1-866-552-4464.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you meet SSI Medicaid rules, are 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and live in a county served by SOURCE.
A Medicaid program that pays for in-home and community care, such as personal care, adult day care, home-delivered meals and respite for caregivers, as an alternative to a nursing home.
How to get it · Find the SOURCE provider for your county on the Department of Human Services website and call for a phone screening. If approved, a staff member assesses your needs and writes a care plan. Statewide aging line: 1-866-552-4464.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you meet SSI Medicaid rules, are 65 or older (or younger with a qualifying disability), need a nursing home level of care, and live in a county served by SOURCE.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income, proof of assets (bank accounts, property), proof of citizenship
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income, proof of assets (bank accounts, property), proof of citizenship
VA Caregiver Support: stipend and help for family caregivers
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · Nationwide
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If you care for a veteran at home, the Comprehensive Assistance program (PCAFC) can give a monthly stipend, health insurance if you have none, counseling, training and respite care. The General Caregiver program (PGCSS) gives coaching, peer support and training to caregivers of veterans from any era.
How to get it · Call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern. Apply for PCAFC online with VA Form 10-10CG, by mail, or in person with the Atlanta VA Caregiver Support team (find it with the CSP Team Locator on caregiver.va.gov).
Who it’s for · The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care. PCAFC has stricter rules, including a 70% or higher service-connected rating; caregivers who do not meet them may use PGCSS.
If you care for a veteran at home, the Comprehensive Assistance program (PCAFC) can give a monthly stipend, health insurance if you have none, counseling, training and respite care. The General Caregiver program (PGCSS) gives coaching, peer support and training to caregivers of veterans from any era.
How to get it · Call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern. Apply for PCAFC online with VA Form 10-10CG, by mail, or in person with the Atlanta VA Caregiver Support team (find it with the CSP Team Locator on caregiver.va.gov).
Who it’s for · The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care. PCAFC has stricter rules, including a 70% or higher service-connected rating; caregivers who do not meet them may use PGCSS.
HopeWorks home repairs for seniors 60+
HopeWorks · Metro Atlanta
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Critical and small home repairs, gas furnace repair or replacement, and gas water heater replacement for older Georgia homeowners who meet income limits.
How to get it · Apply online at hopeworksga.org (Get Help) or call the intake team at 404-872-0167, ext. 1. Have proof of income for everyone in the home; for furnace or water heater help, also a recent natural gas bill. Applying does not guarantee help.
Who it’s for · Homeowners who live in the home, age 60+ (some programs 65+), widows, and income-qualified seniors in HopeWorks’ service area. Furnace and water heater help needs natural gas service.
Critical and small home repairs, gas furnace repair or replacement, and gas water heater replacement for older Georgia homeowners who meet income limits.
How to get it · Apply online at hopeworksga.org (Get Help) or call the intake team at 404-872-0167, ext. 1. Have proof of income for everyone in the home; for furnace or water heater help, also a recent natural gas bill. Applying does not guarantee help.
Who it’s for · Homeowners who live in the home, age 60+ (some programs 65+), widows, and income-qualified seniors in HopeWorks’ service area. Furnace and water heater help needs natural gas service.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income for everyone in the household
✓ Recent natural gas bill (for furnace or water heater help)
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of income for everyone in the household
✓ Recent natural gas bill (for furnace or water heater help)
House Proud free home repairs for Atlanta seniors
House Proud Atlanta · City of Atlanta
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No-cost home repairs so older and veteran homeowners can stay in their homes: porches rebuilt, roofs patched, handrails installed.
How to get it · Call 404-477-4549 and say you need help with your home, or email hello@houseproudatl.org. Projects depend on funding, so ask about the wait.
Who it’s for · Low-income senior and veteran homeowners in Atlanta. The site does not list an exact age or income limit; call to pre-qualify.
No-cost home repairs so older and veteran homeowners can stay in their homes: porches rebuilt, roofs patched, handrails installed.
How to get it · Call 404-477-4549 and say you need help with your home, or email hello@houseproudatl.org. Projects depend on funding, so ask about the wait.
Who it’s for · Low-income senior and veteran homeowners in Atlanta. The site does not list an exact age or income limit; call to pre-qualify.
Rebuilding Together Atlanta free home repairs
Rebuilding Together Atlanta · Metro Atlanta
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Free health-and-safety repairs for low-income homeowners who are seniors, veterans, living with a disability, or raising kids. All repairs are free for homeowners.
How to get it · Download the application at rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org or call 404-505-5599. Questions: intake@rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org. Long waitlist; they call when funding is ready. Smyrna homeowners: a separate city program is taking applications now.
Who it’s for · Own and live in your home in Atlanta, Smyrna, or Fulton, DeKalb or Cobb County (as funding allows). Low income (HUD limits). Health or safety repairs only. You agree to stay 2 years.
Free health-and-safety repairs for low-income homeowners who are seniors, veterans, living with a disability, or raising kids. All repairs are free for homeowners.
How to get it · Download the application at rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org or call 404-505-5599. Questions: intake@rebuildingtogether-atlanta.org. Long waitlist; they call when funding is ready. Smyrna homeowners: a separate city program is taking applications now.
Who it’s for · Own and live in your home in Atlanta, Smyrna, or Fulton, DeKalb or Cobb County (as funding allows). Low income (HUD limits). Health or safety repairs only. You agree to stay 2 years.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of household income
✓ Proof of home ownership and home insurance
✓ Two recent utility bills in your name
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Proof of household income
✓ Proof of home ownership and home insurance
✓ Two recent utility bills in your name
Weatherization Assistance Program
State of Georgia (GEFA) · All of Georgia
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Energy work on your home for low-income households: air sealing, insulation, heating system fixes, lighting, water heater wrap. Cuts your bills long-term.
How to get it · Apply through the community action agency for your county (list at gefa.georgia.gov). Cobb and Fulton: Tallatoona, 770-382-5388 ext. 100. Clayton: CCSA, 404-362-0205. DeKalb and Gwinnett: ACTION. Waits run 2 to 12+ months.
Who it’s for · Income at or below 200% of poverty ($31,920 for 1 person, $66,000 for 4). Seniors, people with disabilities and families with children get preference. Renters need the landlord’s written OK.
Energy work on your home for low-income households: air sealing, insulation, heating system fixes, lighting, water heater wrap. Cuts your bills long-term.
How to get it · Apply through the community action agency for your county (list at gefa.georgia.gov). Cobb and Fulton: Tallatoona, 770-382-5388 ext. 100. Clayton: CCSA, 404-362-0205. DeKalb and Gwinnett: ACTION. Waits run 2 to 12+ months.
Who it’s for · Income at or below 200% of poverty ($31,920 for 1 person, $66,000 for 4). Seniors, people with disabilities and families with children get preference. Renters need the landlord’s written OK.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Driver’s license or state ID
✓ Social Security cards for the household
✓ Current energy bills
✓ Proof of income for the last 30 days
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Driver’s license or state ID
✓ Social Security cards for the household
✓ Current energy bills
✓ Proof of income for the last 30 days
Georgia Power EASE free home energy upgrades
Georgia Power · All of Georgia
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Free energy-saving work on your home, up to $5,000: attic insulation, air and duct sealing, HVAC service, smart thermostat. Lowers your power bill for good.
How to get it · Apply online at georgiapower.com/ease. If approved, an energy assessor visits, then a contractor does the work at no cost. Help with the application: 1-877-310-5607, Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm. Age 60+ and own your home? Ask for EASE for Seniors.
Who it’s for · Georgia Power customers with income at or below 300% of poverty ($47,880 for 1 person, $99,000 for 4 in 2026). Renters need the landlord’s OK. EASE for Seniors: 60+ homeowners, 200% limit.
Free energy-saving work on your home, up to $5,000: attic insulation, air and duct sealing, HVAC service, smart thermostat. Lowers your power bill for good.
How to get it · Apply online at georgiapower.com/ease. If approved, an energy assessor visits, then a contractor does the work at no cost. Help with the application: 1-877-310-5607, Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm. Age 60+ and own your home? Ask for EASE for Seniors.
Who it’s for · Georgia Power customers with income at or below 300% of poverty ($47,880 for 1 person, $99,000 for 4 in 2026). Renters need the landlord’s OK. EASE for Seniors: 60+ homeowners, 200% limit.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia Power account number
✓ Proof of household income
WHAT TO BRING
✓ Georgia Power account number
✓ Proof of household income
Raising grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: $100 a month per child
State of Georgia (DFCS, through TANF) · All of Georgia
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If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild on TANF, you may get an extra $100 a month per child (the GRG Monthly Subsidy). There is also a one-time emergency payment (CRISP) of up to four times the monthly TANF maximum for your family size.
How to get it · Apply with Form 297 (TANF, SNAP and Medical Assistance application) at gateway.ga.gov or at your county DFCS office; you can also ask for GRG by phone. Decisions within 45 days (10 days for CRISP). For kinship support groups and a Kinship Navigator, call Aging Services at 1-866-552-4464 or DHS at 1-877-423-4746.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are the grandchild's caretaker, get or are approved for TANF for the child, the child's parent does not live in the home, and you are 55 or older OR disabled at any age. Household income must be under 160% of the federal poverty level.
If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild on TANF, you may get an extra $100 a month per child (the GRG Monthly Subsidy). There is also a one-time emergency payment (CRISP) of up to four times the monthly TANF maximum for your family size.
How to get it · Apply with Form 297 (TANF, SNAP and Medical Assistance application) at gateway.ga.gov or at your county DFCS office; you can also ask for GRG by phone. Decisions within 45 days (10 days for CRISP). For kinship support groups and a Kinship Navigator, call Aging Services at 1-866-552-4464 or DHS at 1-877-423-4746.
Who it’s for · You may qualify if you are the grandchild's caretaker, get or are approved for TANF for the child, the child's parent does not live in the home, and you are 55 or older OR disabled at any age. Household income must be under 160% of the federal poverty level.
Kinship Navigator: relatives raising a child
Georgia DFCS · All of Georgia
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A navigator helps relatives raising a child find and apply for help in their community, including TANF, Medicaid for the child and the relative care subsidy. Georgia Legal Services runs a free Relative Caregiver Hotline for legal questions.
How to get it · Fill out the referral form on the Kinship Care Portal at dhs.georgia.gov, then contact your local navigator from the statewide list. DHS main line 1-877-423-4746. Legal questions: Georgia Legal Services Relative Caregiver Hotline 1-800-745-5717.
Who it’s for · Any grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other relative or close family friend caring for a child short- or long-term. You may qualify for the programs they help with.
A navigator helps relatives raising a child find and apply for help in their community, including TANF, Medicaid for the child and the relative care subsidy. Georgia Legal Services runs a free Relative Caregiver Hotline for legal questions.
How to get it · Fill out the referral form on the Kinship Care Portal at dhs.georgia.gov, then contact your local navigator from the statewide list. DHS main line 1-877-423-4746. Legal questions: Georgia Legal Services Relative Caregiver Hotline 1-800-745-5717.
Who it’s for · Any grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other relative or close family friend caring for a child short- or long-term. You may qualify for the programs they help with.
Work and legal help
AARP Foundation SCSEP (paid job training, age 55+)
AARP Foundation · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
If you are 55+, out of work and on a low income, SCSEP puts you in a paid training job at a nonprofit or government office, about 20 hours a week, and helps you find a lasting job.
How to get it · Call the SCSEP helpline at 1-855-256-0960. Georgia office: 1718 Peachtree St NW, Suite 991, Atlanta, GA 30309. In Clayton County, call Legacy Link’s SCSEP intake line, 770-538-2657.
Who it’s for · Adults 55+ who are unemployed and have a low income, living in Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton or Gwinnett (AARP) or Clayton (Legacy Link). Income limits apply; call to check.
If you are 55+, out of work and on a low income, SCSEP puts you in a paid training job at a nonprofit or government office, about 20 hours a week, and helps you find a lasting job.
How to get it · Call the SCSEP helpline at 1-855-256-0960. Georgia office: 1718 Peachtree St NW, Suite 991, Atlanta, GA 30309. In Clayton County, call Legacy Link’s SCSEP intake line, 770-538-2657.
Who it’s for · Adults 55+ who are unemployed and have a low income, living in Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton or Gwinnett (AARP) or Clayton (Legacy Link). Income limits apply; call to check.
Georgia Senior Legal Aid (age 60+)
Atlanta Legal Aid Society · All of Georgia
⚠ Confirm before you go
A free legal help line for people 60 and older anywhere in Georgia, run by Atlanta Legal Aid Society.
How to get it · Call 404-389-9992.
Who it’s for · People age 60 or older who live in Georgia.
A free legal help line for people 60 and older anywhere in Georgia, run by Atlanta Legal Aid Society.
How to get it · Call 404-389-9992.
Who it’s for · People age 60 or older who live in Georgia.
Crime Victims Compensation (up to $25,000)
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) · All of Georgia
Free · Private
If you or a loved one was hurt or killed in a violent crime in Georgia, the state can pay bills no one else covers: medical and dental up to $15,000, lost wages up to $10,000, loss of support up to $10,000, funeral up to $6,000, counseling up to $3,000 and crime scene cleanup up to $1,500, up to $25,000 total.
How to get it · Apply online at victimscompportal.cjcc.ga.gov or mail the application to CJCC, Crime Victims Compensation Program, 104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30303. Program advocates can help you fill it out: 404-657-2222 or 1-800-547-0060. Send itemized bills and the police report; you can start a claim without every document and add them later.
Who it’s for · Victims, witnesses, and family members paying bills or who depended on the victim. The crime must be reported to law enforcement or another authority (within 72 hours is asked on the form), and you must apply within 3 years of the crime (minors have until their 21st birthday). No arrest or conviction is needed. Insurance, Medicaid and Medicare must be used first.
If you or a loved one was hurt or killed in a violent crime in Georgia, the state can pay bills no one else covers: medical and dental up to $15,000, lost wages up to $10,000, loss of support up to $10,000, funeral up to $6,000, counseling up to $3,000 and crime scene cleanup up to $1,500, up to $25,000 total.
How to get it · Apply online at victimscompportal.cjcc.ga.gov or mail the application to CJCC, Crime Victims Compensation Program, 104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30303. Program advocates can help you fill it out: 404-657-2222 or 1-800-547-0060. Send itemized bills and the police report; you can start a claim without every document and add them later.
Who it’s for · Victims, witnesses, and family members paying bills or who depended on the victim. The crime must be reported to law enforcement or another authority (within 72 hours is asked on the form), and you must apply within 3 years of the crime (minors have until their 21st birthday). No arrest or conviction is needed. Insurance, Medicaid and Medicare must be used first.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ police or incident report, itemized bills, death certificate (for funeral benefits), W-9 form
WHAT TO BRING
✓ police or incident report, itemized bills, death certificate (for funeral benefits), W-9 form
Staying safe, memory and caregiver support
Empowerline (help for older adults and caregivers)
Atlanta Regional Commission · Metro Atlanta
⚠ Confirm before you go
A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
A free help line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. They connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more.
How to get it · Call 404-463-3333 or chat at empowerline.org. If no one answers, leave a message. Calls are returned in the order received.
Who it’s for · Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in metro Atlanta. Home-delivered meals are for adults 60+, at little or no cost based on income.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Alzheimer's Association · Nationwide
⚠ Confirm before you go
Free, confidential help any time, day or night, for people with dementia and their caregivers: information, local resources, free caregiver support groups and classes, and a free care consultation with a dementia expert to make a plan.
How to get it · Call 1-800-272-3900, 24/7, 365 days a year. Dial 711 first for relay. Live chat on the website Mon-Sat 7am-7pm Central. Help in more than 200 languages through interpreters.
Who it’s for · Anyone: people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
Free, confidential help any time, day or night, for people with dementia and their caregivers: information, local resources, free caregiver support groups and classes, and a free care consultation with a dementia expert to make a plan.
How to get it · Call 1-800-272-3900, 24/7, 365 days a year. Dial 711 first for relay. Live chat on the website Mon-Sat 7am-7pm Central. Help in more than 200 languages through interpreters.
Who it’s for · Anyone: people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
Eldercare Locator: find help for an older adult
U.S. government (ACL) · Nationwide
Free · Private
A national line that connects older adults and caregivers to local services like meals, rides, in-home help, caregiver support and elder abuse resources.
How to get it · Call or text 1-800-677-1116, or search by ZIP code at eldercare.acl.gov. In metro Atlanta you can also call Empowerline at 404-463-3333.
Who it’s for · Older adults, their families and caregivers anywhere in the U.S.
A national line that connects older adults and caregivers to local services like meals, rides, in-home help, caregiver support and elder abuse resources.
How to get it · Call or text 1-800-677-1116, or search by ZIP code at eldercare.acl.gov. In metro Atlanta you can also call Empowerline at 404-463-3333.
Who it’s for · Older adults, their families and caregivers anywhere in the U.S.
Report elder abuse: Georgia Adult Protective Services
State of Georgia (Aging Services) · All of Georgia
Free · Private
Report abuse, neglect or someone taking money from an older adult or an adult with a disability who lives at home. The state checks on the person and connects them to help.
How to get it · Call 1-866-55AGING (1-866-552-4464) and press 3, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm. Or report online 24/7 at aging.georgia.gov. If you leave a voicemail or file online and don’t hear back in 48 hours, call again. In danger call 911.
Who it’s for · Anyone can report. APS covers elder persons and adults with disabilities. For someone in a nursing home or personal care home, call the Dept. of Community Health at 1-800-878-6442 instead.
Report abuse, neglect or someone taking money from an older adult or an adult with a disability who lives at home. The state checks on the person and connects them to help.
How to get it · Call 1-866-55AGING (1-866-552-4464) and press 3, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm. Or report online 24/7 at aging.georgia.gov. If you leave a voicemail or file online and don’t hear back in 48 hours, call again. In danger call 911.
Who it’s for · Anyone can report. APS covers elder persons and adults with disabilities. For someone in a nursing home or personal care home, call the Dept. of Community Health at 1-800-878-6442 instead.
WHAT TO BRING
✓ The person’s name, address and what you saw
WHAT TO BRING
✓ The person’s name, address and what you saw
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: problems in a nursing home
State of Georgia · All of Georgia
Free · Private
An ombudsman speaks up for people living in nursing homes, personal care homes and similar places. They help fix problems with care or rights, with the resident’s permission.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and ask for the ombudsman, or find your local ombudsman by county at georgiaombudsman.org. To report abuse in a facility, call the Dept. of Community Health at 1-800-878-6442.
Who it’s for · Residents of long-term care facilities in Georgia, their families and friends.
An ombudsman speaks up for people living in nursing homes, personal care homes and similar places. They help fix problems with care or rights, with the resident’s permission.
How to get it · Call 1-866-552-4464 and ask for the ombudsman, or find your local ombudsman by county at georgiaombudsman.org. To report abuse in a facility, call the Dept. of Community Health at 1-800-878-6442.
Who it’s for · Residents of long-term care facilities in Georgia, their families and friends.
Common questions
I’m 60 or older. Where do I start?
Call Empowerline at 404-463-3333. It is the free line for older adults and caregivers in metro Atlanta and can connect you to meals, rides, help at home and more. See Staying safe, memory and caregiver support.
Can I get free meals?
You may qualify. People 60 and older can get a monthly senior food box, $30 in farmers market produce in season, and home-delivered meals if you cannot cook or shop. See Meals and groceries.
Is there help with my Medicare costs?
You may qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, which pays your Part B premium, and Extra Help, which cuts prescription costs. Georgia SHIP counselors explain it for free. See Medicare and medicine.