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DHS delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.

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Press Releases and Announcements

Phase 2 Disaster SNAP Site Closed on Final Day Due to COVID, Virtual Application Option Available

November 04, 2024

Georgia Implements Phase 3 of Disaster SNAP in Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Washington Counties

November 01, 2024

Georgia Implements Phase 2 of Disaster SNAP in Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, McIntosh, Pierce, Thomas, Tift, and Ware Counties

October 24, 2024

Georgia Implements Phase 1 of Disaster SNAP in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long Counties

October 17, 2024

Spotlights

LUTH 2024

"Light Up the Holidays” for older and disabled adults

October 30, 2024

Over 1,300 Georgians under guardianship need gifts this holiday season 

How to Protect your Benefits from Theft

October 25, 2024

DHS celebrates caregivers during Kinship Care Awareness Month

September 30, 2024

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Events Schedule

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Rule Changes

October 29 10:00 a.m. Atlanta, GA
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DHS Data

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Service of Process

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