Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.

05/27/2026

Join the Health Law Partnership Foundation on July 16th from 6-9p for an evening of fun at TopGolf Midtown.

This fundraiser will help the Health Law Partnership continue to provide free, direct legal services to low-income children and their families who receive services from any Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta location. So come out and take a swing for a good cause!

Purchase tickets for the event at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cy7xpv2

05/26/2026

Executive Director Rita Sheffey and Senior Staff Attorney Maggie Kinnear are headed to the airwaves this Thursday, May 28th.

Tune in to WABE's Closer Look with Rose Scott at 12PM to hear them talk about Atlanta Legal Aid and the housing and eviction challenges facing our community.

Listen live at wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Can't catch it live? The interview re-airs at 8pm EST on WABE 90.1 FM and will be posted to their website and podcast channels.

This is a newsmagazine featuring the key stories of the day that are relevant to you. It’s a community forum for and about metro Atlanta. Host Rose Scott knows the ins and outs of covering news important around Atlanta. She’ll lead discussions on the issues that impact where we live. WABE’s ne...

05/06/2026

Learn with Legal Aid | Filing a Lawsuit in Magistrate Court

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 12pm on the Atlanta Legal Aid YouTube channel for a free live webinar on filing lawsuits in magistrate court in Georgia.

Legal Aid Advocate Jennifer Yankulova will walk through the process of filing a small claims case in Magistrate Court — including the types of cases you can bring, where and how to file, and tips for your court hearing.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation. This session is open to all and designed to be a practical, informative resource for anyone navigating the court system on their own.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eshriYt9

05/06/2026

Susan Goico, Director of the Disability Integration Project, and Virginia O'Reilly, Community Outreach & Data Administrator, enjoyed attending this wonderful outreach opportunity!

04/01/2026

Learn with Legal Aid | Kinship Advocacy for Caregivers

Join us on Thursday, April 23rd at 11am on the Atlanta Legal Aid YouTube channel for a free live webinar on kinship care policy and resources in Georgia.

Legal Aid Advocate Kai Avery and Managing Attorney Jacki L. Payne will cover Georgia's kinship care policies, the unique challenges caregivers face, and key resources available to support families — including the Kinship Navigator Portal.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation. This session is open to all and designed to be a practical, informative resource for caregivers, advocates, and community partners alike.

🔗 Register here:

Join Legal Aid for a education webinar presented by Legal Aid Advocate, Kai Avery, on kinship care policy and resources in Georgia.

03/12/2026

Have you taken our survey yet? 📋

Atlanta Legal Aid's Community Legal Needs Assessment is still open — and every response helps us make sure we're providing the right legal help to the people who need it most.
It only takes a few minutes and is available in English and Spanish.

🤝 Nonprofit, healthcare, or social service workers: There's a quick survey for you, too.

Share this with someone who should weigh in. ⚖️

📋 Community members:
🔗 English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALA-Community
🔗 Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALA-Community?lang=es
🤝 Partners and colleagues:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SBHZ9CB

03/10/2026

We're listening — and we need to hear from you.

Atlanta Legal Aid is conducting a Community Legal Needs Assessment to make sure we're addressing the legal issues that matter most to our neighbors. Your feedback will help make our services better, smarter, and more connected to what communities actually need.

📋 Community members: Take our short survey today — available in English and Spanish:
🔗 English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALA-Community
🔗 Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALA-Community?lang=es

🤝 Nonprofit, healthcare, or social service workers: We have a quick survey just for you:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SBHZ9CB

Can't take the survey yourself? Please share this post so it reaches someone who can. ⚖️

03/02/2026

📚 Learn with Legal Aid! Join us on Thursday, March 19th, at 12pm for a FREE live webinar on special education in Georgia!

Atlanta Legal Aid's Advocacy Director, Craig Goodmark, will walk parents through the basics of special education law, your rights under IDEA, and practical advocacy tips for navigating Georgia public schools.

Come with your questions — there will be a live Q&A!

🎯 This one's for every parent advocating for their child's education. Don't miss it.
🔗 Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with-legal-aid-special-education-advocacy-for-partners-tickets-1984139257932?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/27/2026

RESCHEDULED!
This event will now be held on 📅 Thursday, March 12th at 12pm ET
(previously February 27th)

Maximize Your Property Tax Savings: Understanding Homestead Exemptions

Many Georgia homeowners miss out on significant property tax savings simply because they don’t know about homestead exemptions or how to apply.

Join Atlanta Legal Aid attorney Stacy Reynolds for Part 2 of our property protection series on Thursday, March 12th at 12pm (YouTube LIVE) to learn:
- Who qualifies for homestead exemptions
- Step-by-step application process
- What to do if your application is denied
- How to navigate the appeals process

This live session includes Q&A, so come prepared with your questions.

📺 Atlanta Legal Aid’s YouTube Channel
🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with-legal-aid-special-education-advocacy-for-partners-tickets-1984139257932?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Each session stands alone—attend one or both!

02/27/2026

RESCHEDULED!
This event will now be held on 📅 Wednesday, March 11th at 12pm ET (previously February 26th)

Protecting Family Homes: Understanding Heirs Property

“Heirs property” creates tangled titles that put family homes at risk—yet many homeowners don’t realize they’re affected until it’s too late.

Join Atlanta Legal Aid attorney Stacy Reynolds for a free educational webinar on Wednesday, March 11th at 12pm (YouTube LIVE) to understand:
- What heirs property means and how it happens
- Legal risks to your family home
- Actionable steps to secure your property for future generations
- How homestead exemptions protect homeowners

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on property protection. The session is live, so you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during our Q&A.

📺 Atlanta Legal Aid’s YouTube Channel 🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with-legal-aid-special-education-advocacy-for-partners-tickets-1984139257932?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl