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Happy 1st Birthday to LAVA! 🌋 Atlanta Legal Aid is proud to recognize the first anniversary of LAVA (Legal Aid Virtual Assistant), a chatbot designed to provide reliable legal information to our community. Created in partnership with LawDroid and funded by a grant from the Legal Services Corporation, LAVA is here to make navigating civil legal issues in Georgia easier than ever. What can LAVA do? * Answer questions on legal topics like eviction, custody, or public benefits * Chat in English and Spanish * Provide voice-to-text and text-to-voice options At Atlanta Legal Aid, we are committed to making reliable legal information accessible to everyone. Over the past year, LAVA has had over 14,000 conversations with users, providing legal information and resources sourced directly from Georgia’s LawHelp website, GeorgiaLegalAid.org. Learn more or ask a question: atlantalegalaid.org/lava or georgialegalaid.org #AtlantaLegalAid #LegalSupport #Justice

Run for Justice is back — Saturday, November 7 at Grant Park. Registration and sponsorships are officially open. Whether you run, walk, or cheer, your morning supports free civil legal help for neighbors across metro Atlanta facing eviction, domestic violence, and loss of income. Firms and running clubs: grab your team spots now. Sponsors, your name goes right on the course. Register or sponsor: www.runforjustice.org

A landlord can't evict you without a judge's order. No changed locks, no shut-off utilities, no exceptions. If it's about unpaid rent, you get a 3-day "right to cure" first. Once served, you have 7 days to file an answer, so don't wait. Atlanta Legal Aid helps families understand their rights. Facing eviction? Call (404) 524-5811 or visit atlantalegalaid.org ------ Un propietario no puede desalojarlo sin una orden judicial: sin cambiar cerraduras, sin cortar servicios, sin excepciones. Si es por falta de pago, primero tiene un "derecho a remediar" de 3 días. Una vez notificado, tiene 7 días para presentar su respuesta, así que no espere. Atlanta Legal Aid le ayuda a conocer sus derechos. ¿Enfrenta un desalojo? Llame al (404) 524-5811 o visite atlantalegalaid.org.

Kick off college football season with us at Justice Jam 2026! 🏈 Join us Thursday, August 27th for a tailgate-style celebration — great food, friendly competition, and a good time for a great cause. Every ticket and sponsorship dollar goes to Atlanta Legal Aid, which has spent over 100 years providing free civil legal help to metro Atlanta families facing eviction, unsafe housing, fraud, and other threats to their basic needs. Their team of attorneys and volunteers serves over 20,000 people a year — and Justice Jam helps make that possible. Grab your tickets, round up your crew, and get ready to tailgate for justice. 📅 Thursday, August 27th 📍 Boxwood Social Hall 🎟️ https://give.atlantalegalaid.org/event/justice-jam-2026/e802357

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 noon 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.

They fought for our freedom—now we fight for their justice. Atlanta Legal Aid stands with veterans across Metro-Atlanta to help secure benefits, prevent eviction, access healthcare, and rebuild stability. Behind every case is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the right to live with dignity. Stand with us to support veterans that need access to legal services in their time of need. Volunteer your legal expertise or donate to support our mission. Visit the link in the bio. #AtlantaLegalAid #VeteransDay #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll #ProBono #VeteranSupport #CommunityImpact #GeorgiaVeterans #LegalAidMatters

When a client from Decatur suddenly faced eviction, she didn’t know why her rental assistance had stopped. Her caseworker had been fired, unknowingly causing her payments to stop. Atlanta Legal Aid stepped in, contacted HOPE ATL, and fought for her re-admittance. With our assistance, she was able to be reinstated to the rental assistance program. Every action we take helps protect our most vulnerable neighbors from losing the place they call home. Volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and law students help stories like these possible. Visit the link in the bio to learn how you can help. #AtlantaLegalAid #AccessToJustice #HousingStability #CommunityImpact #DekalbCounty #ProBono #JusticeForAll

Making an impact across Metro-Atlanta! Through the Eviction Prevention Initiative (EPI), Atlanta Legal Aid helped over 2,100 families stay in their homes. The support spans counties from Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Gwinnett, and Cobb. Behind every number is a family that avoided homelessness thanks to dedicated attorneys who volunteered to make justice real. Although the EPI has come to an end, you can still be part of the impact to the Atlanta community. Volunteer your legal expertise or support our mission financially to keep families housed. Visit www.AtlantaLegalAid.org today. #AtlantaLegalAid #EvictionPrevention #AccessToJustice #ProBono #CommunityImpact #JusticeForAll #HousingStability #GeorgiaLawyers #Volunteer

Metro-Atlanta, this is what impact looks like. Since 2023, the Eviction Prevention Initiative (EPI) helped distribute $25.4 million in Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ rental and utility assistance. This support kept thousands of families safely housed during moments of crisis. Although the EPI has now ended, Atlanta Legal Aid remains deeply committed to protecting housing stability for the communities we serve. 👉 Stand with us as we continue fighting for families across Metro Atlanta. 🔗 Visit link in bio or go to AtlantaLegalAid.org #AtlantaLegalAid #HousingJustice #SupportFamilies #AtlantaCommunity #JusticeInAction #ProBonoMatters

Back to School! 📚 As law students returned to school in Atlanta back in August, we were thrilled to welcome 9 Fall Externs to our offices. This semester they will spend several hours each week working alongside Legal Aid staff, serving clients and expanding our impact. Welcome to the Atlanta Legal Aid family: Jennifer Primatic, Melanie Perez, Ruojia Li, AnnaGrace Wideman, Rory Noble, Zoe Booker, Henri Smulders, Marshall Bellando and Tiffany Martinez. Thank you to Grace Dinger Hinkel (Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney) and Toni Bonds (Innovation Project Administrator) for leading orientation. Pro bono starts early! ⚖

Protecting legacies, one community at a time! Our pro bono estate planning program travels across our 5 county service area to help low-income homeowners secure their home, gain peace of mind, and ensure their wishes are preserved. In August, we were honored to bring our wills clinic to Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta! Thank you to the awesome team of volunteer attorneys, paralegals and law students who showed up to serve clients. Your hard work and dedication make a lasting impact on families and we are grateful! ✨

Atlanta Legal Aid is hosting a free Property Tax Appeal Clinic on July 22 for Fulton County homeowners who want to dispute an increase to their assessed property value. Volunteer attorneys will provide free, one-on-one help — but you must register in advance. When: Wednesday, July 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Deadline to appeal: July 31 Income eligibility requirements apply. Scan the QR code or call (404) 614-3978 to apply.

We had an incredible morning at the 35th Annual Run for Justice! Thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, and support equal access to justice in our community. Together, we raised over $50,000 for Atlanta Legal Aid! A special thank you to our incredible sponsors and the entire community whose support made this milestone event possible. Your commitment to ensuring everyone has access to legal help, regardless of their ability to pay, changes lives. Here's to 35 years of running for justice—and to many more! Learn more at www.runforjustice.org. #RunForJustice #AtlantaLegalAid #AccessToJustice #CommunitySupport

Thank you to everyone who joined us at TopGolf Midtown on July 16th! It was a wonderful evening in support of the @healthlawpartnership, which provides free, direct legal services to low-income children and their families receiving care at any Children's Healthcare of Atlanta location. A special thank you to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible.

Volunteers make justice possible. This June, our Pro Bono Unit's Estate Planning Project hosted three clinics that helped community members protect their families and plan for the future: * June 10 — Estate Planning Questionnaire Clinic with @chamberlainlawfirm * June 13 — Wills Clinic with @selfhelpcreditunion, Parker Hudson Ranier Dobbs, and other dedicated volunteers, hosted at @flippertempleame * June 30 — Estate Planning Questionnaire Clinic with @bermanfinkvanhorn Each clinic gave community members free access to legal guidance they might not otherwise be able to afford. None of this happens without volunteer attorneys who show up and give their time and expertise. Instagramrm, partner, and volunteer who made these clinics possible. We're grateful for you.

Time is running out to appeal your Fulton County property tax assessment. The deadline is July 31. Start with the free education session this Saturday, June 27 from 1–3pm at Pittsburgh Yards (352 University Ave SW). The Atlanta Beltline's community workshop will walk you through what your notice means and how the appeal process works. Sign up at beltline.org/events/ Need one-on-one help? Atlanta Legal Aid is hosting a free legal clinic on July 22, 10am–4pm at the same location. Income eligibility restrictions apply and advance registration is required. Call (404) 614-3978 to apply.

Learn with Legal Aid! Renters' Rights: Healthy Housing & Repairs. In the session, we will outline lease basics, review how to effectively request repairs from your landlord, and explain tenant rights for safe living conditions. The session is live! Come prepared with your questions for the Q&A portion. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4xQTq29

📚 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

Legal Aid staff were delighted to attend the swearing in of Davis Postell, Gwinnett Legal Aid's newest staff attorney. Congratulations Davis and welcome to Legal Aid! ⚖

Join Legal Aid’s Sarah Austin in a legal education webinar on the divorce process in Georgia. In this session, we will answer where, when, and how to file for divorce; cover drafting your divorce documents; and outline legal relief that can be granted in a divorce, including child custody, child and spousal support, and property division. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with-legal-aid-divorce-in-georiga-tickets-2003513153776

Volunteer Attorneys Needed! 👀 We are seeking attorneys that speak Spanish to volunteer at our Wills Clinic on September 12th in partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association. Volunteers will assist low income homeowners with preparing essential estate planning documents. Virtual training in advance and support is provided throughout the clinic. 🏡 Make an impact & join us for a day of service!

What a night! 🏈🎉 Thank you to everyone who came out to Justice Jam 2026 — together, we raised over $27,500 for Legal Aid! From the food and friendly competition to the incredible generosity in the room, this event was a true celebration of community. Proceeds go toward free civil legal help for metro Atlanta families facing eviction, unsafe housing, fraud, and other threats to their basic needs. To our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and everyone who showed up to support equal access to justice — thank you. We couldn't do this without you.

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