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Georgia Communities, Organizations Earn Community Challenge Grants

Posted on 06/27/25

Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods …
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Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
Building Better Communities: AARP GA Accepts Community Challenge Grant Applications

Posted on 01/10/25 - By Adrion Bell

AARP Georgia is accepting applications for 2025 Community Challenge Grants…
Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous…
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

Posted on 11/19/24

More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.…
AARP Grants Aim to Boost Livability

Posted on 10/31/24

Eight Georgia entities awarded grants this year through AARP’s Community Challenge program, which funds quick-action projects to help make communities more livable. Nationally, AARP awarded…
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Posted on 09/10/24

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…
Atlanta Regional Commission Becomes 11th Age-Friendly Region in Georgia

Posted on 07/15/24

The commission represents 11 counties serving 5.04 million Georgians.…
Celebrating Community Transformation: AARP Georgia's 2024 Challenge Grant Recipients

Posted on 06/27/24

AARP Georgia celebrates the 2024 Challenge Grant recipients, whose innovative projects enhance community safety, beauty, and connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas.…