State Veterans Department
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to Georgia
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Up to ~$117,014 (federally-indexed) homestead exemption for 100% disabled vets
Military retirement income exemption
Up to $17,500 (or $35,000 with earned income) of military retired pay exempt from state income tax for vets under 62; full exemption at 65+
Georgia HERO Scholarship
Up to $8,000 in scholarships for Georgia National Guard and Reserve members who served in combat zones
Georgia in the News
Latest coverage mentioning Georgia
Georgia National Guard helicopters are spotting marijuana grows to help police get search
Task & Purpose · Sep 12
Guardsman faces felony charges for pulling gun after grooming standards argument
Task & Purpose · Sep 8
Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist
Task & Purpose · Aug 18
100+ VSOs meet in Georgia for VetResources Community Network annual convening
VA News · Aug 12
We CARE Vet Fair connects Georgia Veterans to life-changing support
VA News · Aug 11
New Army program will let some soldiers use meal cards at Subway, Burger King, Starbucks
Task & Purpose · Jul 20
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