After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test

By: Ellie Fivas

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 2,171

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Key Points

A June memo from the Department of Justice argues states no longer have to provide certain community-based services to people with disabilities, raising concerns from disability advocates.
Despite the memo, a state agency leader said he plans to stick to requirements from a 2010 settlement between the federal government and Georgia.
Georgia’s next governor will inherit a disability care system at a crucial point …

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