GCOA's Senior Issues Newsletter
Senior Issues Newsletter December 2024
D.O.G. Nominations are Open!
In this Issue:
The Georgia Council on Aging is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian!
We hope to receive at least one nomination from each Area Agency on Aging across the state to make sure that each region of Georgia is represented.
In order to be eligible for nomination, one must:
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be 70 or older. Please include age or birth date to be considered for qualification
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have rendered service to seniors on a community, state or federal level, and
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be recognized as a role model for positive aging, and
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have demonstrated a life of work acknowledged by general consensus as being of great benefit to a large number of people, or have made some significant contribution to society through occupational or volunteer efforts
Download the application HERE by clicking "Nominate the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian". You may send completed applications to gcoastaff23@gmail.com.
The deadline has been extended to December 18, 2024. The winner will be announced during Senior Week 2025.
CO-AGE Announcements
Calling all CO-AGE Members! Be ready for the start of our 2025 Legislative Session with the “Capitol Ready Campaign!”
As a CO-AGE member, you can participate in the activities leading up to the Senior Day at Capitol. Take this opportunity to encourage Georgians to Join CO-AGE and spread awareness about Senior Day at the Capitol!
Beginning January 1, 2025, we will:
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Conduct Capitol Ready Advocacy Training
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Host Community Engagement Events
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Meet with Legislators
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Promote the 2025 Legislative Issues
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Host the 2025 Senior Day at The Capitol
To learn more about how you can participate, contact gcoastaff23@gmail.com.
Join CO-AGE Today!
Budget funding and legislation are greatly influenced by the personal experiences of older Georgians. Legislators want to hear about how you are affected by the budget and current laws of the state. GCOA can't succeed without YOU!!
Anyone interested in advocating with or on behalf of older adults can join CO-AGE. Individual Membership is only $10! Paid members have the distinctive ability to submit and vote on the issues that GCOA and CO-AGE take to the Capitol and reduced rates for CO-AGE events. Join HERE!
If you are already a member, make sure that your list of CO-AGE organizational members is up-to-date. To report changes or updates to your membership, please contact gcoastaff23@gmail.com
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
President Biden has issued a proclamation designating December 2024 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, urging all Americans to take action to prevent impaired driving and save lives. Each year, more than 13,000 people lose their lives in drunk or drug-impaired driving accidents—tragedies that are entirely preventable.
In his proclamation, President Biden emphasizes the importance of driving sober, planning ahead, and holding ourselves and others accountable to keep roads safe. He also highlights the Administration's ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety, combat impaired driving, and invest in technologies to prevent crashes.
This holiday season, let’s honor the call to action by making responsible choices behind the wheel. Together, we can reduce these preventable tragedies and create safer roads for everyone. Click HERE to read the full proclamation.
Happy Holidays from GCOA
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