Georgia Legal Services Program was founded in 1971 by members of the Young Lawyers Section of The Georgia State Bar Association. However the program was initially unaffiliated with the

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. The program provides

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individuals with access to representation in healthcare, housing, education, farmers rights, and public benefits.

Offices

Georgia Legal Services has offices in Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, Piedmont, Savannah, and Valdosta

History

In 1969 the United States

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mandated that every state include legal services so that welfare recipients receive fair representation in hearings. This enabled states like

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to establish free legal aid services.

References

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