Veterans
Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s Veterans Priority Legislative Package Update
ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on his Veterans legislative priority package. Two bills were passed to address the mental health, workforce, and housing needs of Georgia’s veterans. In addition, the Senate created a study committee on veterans’ housing and mental health that will work throughout the rest of…
Read MoreGeorgia Department of Community Affairs Launches New Loan Program for Veterans
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Georgia Dream Peach Select Veterans Assistance Loan Program, effective March 15th, 2024. This new initiative aims to provide greater assistance for veterans seeking homeownership in Georgia. The Peach Select Veterans Assistance Loan Program offers a low interest rate with no down…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones Backs Georgia’s Veterans Community; Senate Passes Veterans Package
ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s veterans legislative priority package passed the Senate. Senate Bills 375, 385, and 398, along with Senate Resolution 527 were all passed to help address the educational, mental health, and housing needs of Georgia’s veterans. “It is a priority of mine to highlight and improve the needs of…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta honors Veterans during Headstone Cleaning Event
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Sunset Hill Cemetery, from 9 am to 12 pm, the City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department is holding its Fall Veteran’s Day Headstone Cleaning event to show appreciation for our courageous veterans who have passed on. Over time, headstones can become grimy from their constant outdoor exposure. Rain and…
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