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April 27-29, 2012
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May 1st, 2012 in Macon, GA
HUBZone Business Boot Camp
“Creating Jobs Where They are Needed Most”
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Macon State College
The Auditorum
100 College Station Road
Macon, Georgia
For additional information, please visit: www.sba.gov/hubzone
Free and open to the public
The Agenda will Include:
HUBZone Eligibility and Benefits of Certification
Step by Step– Completing the HUBZone Application
Best Practices Panel
Doing Business with the Federal Government
Other SBA Certification Programs
Posted 04-25-12
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Georgia Head Start
Managing Agency Georgia http://www.georgia.gov
Program Description
Head Start is a national program that provides comprehensive developmental services for low-income preschool children and their families. Currently funded at approximately $4.3 billion nationally, Head Start serves over 750,000 children and their families each year.
In Georgia, Head Start programs serve nearly 20,000 three, four and five-year-old children in 33 different programs covering 157 of Georgia’s 159 counties. The program in Georgia is designed to address developmental goals for children, employment and self-sufficiency goals for adults, and support for parents in their work and in their roles as parents.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Georgia, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To find a Georgia Head Start program office near you, including Early Head Start and Migrant Head Start, visit:
http://georgiaheadstart.org/programs/
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Georgia Head Start Program, please visit our website at: http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/
Posted 04-08-12
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY—OUR NEXT BUILD
Once again this year Amazing Grace will participate in a Habitat for Humanity project by working with two other churches on a Rehab of a home in Snellville. The house is located at 3877 Burnt Leaf Lane in Snellville. We will join with All Saints Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 am—4:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer to help with the build, please contact David Berfield @ (678) 662-7543 or sign up on the sign-up sheet on the board in the Narthex.
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
3305 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 | 770.381.1293
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Georgia’s Upcoming Festivals and Fun Events:
Georgia, Roswell
Bead & Jewelry Show
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: DoubleTree Hotel
1075 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA
Fulton County
Georgia, Columbus
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location: Columbus Civic Center
Columbus, GA
Muscogee County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Georgia, Dalton
North Georgia Ag Fair – Springtime Fair
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location:
500 Legion Drive
Dalton, GA
Cobb County
Phone Number: 706) 278-1712
Description: Approximately 40 Rides and Games
Admission: All Rides and Shows Free with Rider’s Paid Gate Admission
Georgia, Atlanta
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: The Loft at Center Stage
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Event Hours: 9pm
Georgia, Atlanta
Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan
Jason Aldean Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 18, 2012
Location: Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Georgia, Summerville
Lowry’s 4L Ranch Rodeo
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Arena:Lowry’s Arena
Summerville, GA
Chattooga County
Georgia, Atlanta
Jason Aldean w/ Luke Byran
Jason Aldean Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Georgia, Augusta
Lady Antebellum:
Lady Antebellum Dates: May 23, 2012 – May 23, 2012
Location: James Brown Arena
Augusta, GA
Richmond County
Event Hours: 7pm
Georgia, Perry
GA Wrangler Jr. Rodeo Finals
Dates: May 31, 2012 – June 1, 2012
Location:
Perry, GA
Houston County
Georgia, Atlanta
Kenny Chesney with Tim McGraw
Kenny Chesney Dates: June 3, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Georgia Dome
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Event Hours: 4:30pm
Georgia, Atlanta
Roger Waters
Dates: June 13, 2012 – June 13, 2012
Location: Phillips Arena
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Event Hours: 8pm
Georgia, Dahlonega
Mountain Top Rodeo
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County
Georgia, Duluth
Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 22, 2012
Location: Gwinnett Center: The Arena
Duluth, GA
Gwinnett County
Event Hours: 7pm
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Cancer Support Community
www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org
Support groups link:
http://www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org/current_support_programs.htm
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Georgia Update: All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD)
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD)
Serves people with developmental disabilities through a variety of programs addressing family support, legislative advocacy, employment training and support, community education, and information and referral services.
To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/state/georgia/education.
Updated 10-18-11
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Whether you’re looking for outdoor fun or time to relax and unwind, Augusta has something for your family.
For help planning your Augusta vacation visit our website or call 706-724-4067.
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Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services offers the Regular Home Energy Assistance program to individuals who need financial assistance in the form of locally issued checks to home energy suppliers on behalf of eligible households. The amount of assistance to both homeowners and non-subsidized renters who receive a bill for their fuel cost will depend on the projected total gross annual household income, household size and payment schedule or increased cost of home heating energy.
Subsidized housing tenants whose fuel cost is included in their rental payment are ineligible to receive assistance. These households are considered to be the least vulnerable for home energy assistance.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household, or $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact your local community action agency, which can be found here:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09b…
Program Contact Information
For more information and applications, contact the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services’ Community Services Section in metro
Atlanta at:
404-656-2323
Or call toll free at:
800-869-1150
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Program Description
The Georgia Food Stamp program provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. A household may be one person living alone, a family, or several, unrelated individuals living together who routinely purchase and prepare meals together. Anyone may apply for food stamp benefits. The program helps households that have limited income and resources.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the
household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Visit http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09b… for detailed application information.
Program Contact Information
You can call the DFCS directly toll-free at:
800-869-1150
To learn more about the Georgia Food Stamps program, please visit:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09bde9a5…
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each school day. It is a grant-in-aid to schools to help defray the cost of school meals. School breakfasts and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer afterschool snacks to children in the school’s afterschool care programs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/findaschool.aspx
Program Contact Information
Please call the Georgia School Nutrition office to ask about the School Breakfast and Lunch Program at:
404-656-2469
Or visit them on the web at:
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/fbo_nutrition.aspx
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Program Description
In 1997, Congress created Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide health care for the growing number of uninsured children in the United States. This legislation provided states with the opportunity to create programs to increase access to affordable health insurance. In Georgia, this program is PeachCare for Kids. PeachCare for Kids began covering children in 1999, providing comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the Federal poverty level. PeachCare for Kids health benefits include: care from a doctor when your child is sick; preventive services such as immunizations and
regular check-ups; specialist care; dental care; vision care, including vision screenings and eyeglasses; hospitalization; emergency room services; prescription medications; and mental health care. Each child in the program has a Georgia Better Health Care primary care provider who coordinates the child’s care. There is no cost to families for children under age 5. Starting at age 6, premiums are $10.00 per child. For two or more children, your premium will be either $15 or $20, depending on your household income. Once you complete the application, information about paying your premium and the amount will be provided to you. In addition to being a Georgia resident, children must be US citizens or a qualified alien in order to receive benefits under the PeachCare for Kids program. Legal immigrants who arrived in the US on or after August 22, 1996 must have lived in the US for five years to be eligible. Some exceptions to the citizenship requirements do exist so work with the PeachCare for Kids program staff to determine whether you or your children are eligible.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Georgia, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US citizen or qualified legal resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $34,240 if two people live in the household; $43,029 if three people live in the household; $51,818 if four people live in the household; $60,607 if five people live in the household; $69,396 if six people live in the household; $78,185 if seven people live in the household; $86,974 if eight people
live in the household; and $95,763 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $8,789 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You may apply online at: http://www.peachcare.org/Guidelines.aspx
Or, you can download and print an application and instructions by clicking on the link above, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and clicking on “Download English Application”.
For assistance with your application, or to apply by phone, call 1-877-GA-PEACH (1-877-427-3224).
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the PeachCare for Kids Web site:
http://www.peachcare.org
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for WIC services, contact your local health department: http://health.state.ga.us/wic_clinics/clinic_lookup.aspx/
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Georgia WIC, please visit the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR):
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/wic/
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services office at:
404-657-7660
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs, can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have access to a school meals program. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/
Program Contact Information
You can also call the Georgia Department of Education to find out more about the Special Milk Program (SMP):
404-656-2469
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Weatherization is a term which means “to make your home more energy efficient.” In Georgia, the purpose of this program is to make necessary energy-related repairs free of charge to income-eligible households. The first step in this process is for you to call or write the Community Action Agency or another non-profit organization listed below that serves your community. They will be able to quickly decide if you are eligible. If you qualify, a skilled technician will visit your home to assess it for heat loss. They will look at all heat loss problems to decide what energy repairs are needed, such as caulking, fixing broken windowpanes, and weatherstripping. Next, the attic will be checked to
see if additional insulation is needed. Your home will be checked to see if any other energy savings are required to help reduce your energy use. However, there may be a short waiting period for this service. Just by installing some of these simple energy savings measures, household energy can be reduced substantially.
Priority is given to the elderly and handicapped, especially those that own or are buying their homes. Services to these groups will be handled as quickly as possible. Rental property can be weatherized with a signed agreement from the landlord.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Georgia, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Visit http://www.gefa.org/Index.aspx?page=70 for detailed application instructions.
Program Contact Information
Please call the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority to speak with a customer service representative about the program: 404-656-0938
Search For Community Action Agency in Your County to Apply For Assistance:
http://www.gefa.org/index.aspx?page=68
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Georgia Medicaid
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Program Description
The Georgia Medicaid program, administered by the Division of Medical Assistance, provides health care coverage for people who are aged, blind, disabled or indigent. The division spends $3.1 billion to provide services to 1.2 million Georgians annually.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Georgia, a US national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more about Georgia Medicaid, please go to:
http://dch.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,31446711_31944826,00.html
If you have a question about your Medicaid benefits, please call your county Department of Family and Children Services office:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09bde9a5…
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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Georgia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Program Description
Georgia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under age 18. The program goal is to provide necessary assistance to needy families with children on a temporary basis and provide parents with job preparation, work opportunities, enforcement of child support, and support services to enable them to become self-sufficient, and leave the program as soon as possible. These work activities help recipients gain the experience needed to find a job and become self-sufficient.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Georgia, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information on Georgia TANF, please visit:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09bde9a5…
To identify and contact your local Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) about TANF, please visit:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09bde9a5…
Managing Agency
Georgia
http://www.georgia.gov
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