A National Guard unit saw the most combat during World War II
Think about the World War II shows and films that stuck with you, like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” or “Saving Private Ryan.
Georgia Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Georgia offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Qualified disabled veterans receive a homestead exemption on their primary residence of up to $121,812 for 2025 and $126,526 for 2026 — an amount indexed each year to a rate set by the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The exemption extends to the un-remarried surviving spouse or minor children who continue to occupy the home.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Georgia currently exempts up to $17,500 of military retirement income for retirees under 62, plus up to another $17,500 if the veteran has at least $17,500 of earned income; retirees 62 and older use the general retirement-income exclusion ($35,000 for ages 62-64, $65,000 at 65+). House Bill 266, signed in May 2025, expands the exemption to up to $65,000 of military retirement income regardless of age.
Education benefits
The Georgia HERO Scholarship (Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring) provides up to $2,000 per award year, capped at $8,000 total, for Georgia National Guard and U.S. Reserve members who served in combat zones — and for their spouses and children — at University System of Georgia, Technical College System, or HOPE-eligible private institutions.
Also worth knowing
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service operates two skilled-nursing War Veterans Homes for eligible wartime veterans, located in Augusta and Milledgeville.
Where to apply & verify
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Georgia — directory of local organizations
- Georgia veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Georgia Department of Veterans Service or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.