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Pete Wheeler Commissioner

The Pete Wheeler Georgia War Veterans Memorial Plaza.
(Memorials shown on back cover) Located in (lie front of the "Floyd Veterans Memorial Building,'' State Twin rowers, at the State Capitol Complex, Georgia has six state memorials erected to honor the Georgians who served and died in the military during the 20th Century. It exists not to glorify war, but to honor the warrior,
and insure that all future generations understand FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!

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PETER WHEELER COMMISSIONER
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VETERANS SERVICE BOARD
HORACE BORDERS. Chairman. Rockmart BEN PURCELL. Vice Chairman. Clarkcsville C. C. DUDLEY, Secretary. Royston . BARBARA J. AARON. Member. Warner Robins FRED T. FINCHER. SR.. Member. LaGrange W. D. HARRELL. Member. Bainbrioge HUGH MITCHELL. Member. Hiawassee

January 31,2001

Governor Roy E. Barnes Members of the General Assembly Members of the Veterans Service Board Citizens of the State of Georgia
Greetings:
Section 38-4-11 of the Code of Georgia reads:
"The Commissioner of Veterans Service shall furnish to the Governor, the members of the General Assembly, the Veterans Service Board, veterans ' organizations and the public generally an annual report with reference to claims presented on behalf of veterans [o/ this state, concerning veterans aided underfederal, state, or local legislation, and to otherwise report activities and accomplishments of the Department of Veterans Service. ''
In compliance with the above Section, I have the honor to present herewith the Annual Report of the Department of Veterans Service for the year 2000.

Commissioner

Contents

Veterans Service Board......................................................... 5

Mission....................................................................................... 6

Department Functions............................................................7

Education And Training Division.......................................8

Information Division..............................................................9

Statistical Data.......... ............................................................ 10

Monetary Benefits.......................

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Financial Report....................................................................13

Commissioner's Activities................................................... 14

Supermarket of Veterans Benefits.................................... 16

Service Officers School.........................................................17

War Veterans Nursing Home, Augusta........................... 18

War Veterans Home, Milledgeville...................................19

State Veterans Organizations............................................ 21

Veterans Leadership............................................................22

Directory................................................................................. 45

Distribution of VA Expenditures......................................53

Organization

Veterans Service Board

Pete Wheeler Commissioner
Brian Zeringue Public Information Manager

A.W. Tindall Assistant Commissioner

Len E. Glass Director
Administration Director

James Jackson Director
Education/Training

Max Cotter Assistant Commissioner
Field Service

James Frederick Assistant Commissioner
Claims

Ray Masneri Director
GA War Veterans Home, Milledgeville

Charles Esposito Administrator
GA War Veterans Home, Augusta

Phil Youngblood Supervisor Area 1

Mike Roby Supervisor
Area 2

Robert Turner Supervisor
Area 3

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Veterans Service Board
The Constitution of the State of Georgia specifies that the State Board of Veterans Service be composed of seven members. Each member must be a veteran of the armed forces of the United States and must have served honorably duriJg wartime.
The Governor nominates members w ho are subject to approval by the State Senate. Board members terms are staggered and are for seven years. From its membership, the Board annually elects a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary. Every four years the Board elects a Commissioner, through whom it controls the overall policy of the Department of Veterans Service.

2000 Board Members

Horace Borders Ben Purcell Calvin C. Dudley Barbara J. Aaron Fred T. Fincher, Sr W.D. Harrell Hugh Mitchell

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Member Member Member Member

Rockmart Clarksville Royston Warner Robins LaGrange Bainbridge Hiavvassee

Members of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service Board arc (from left): W.D. Harrell, of Bainbridge; Barbara J. Aaron, of Warner Robbins; Fred T. Fincher, ofj LaGrange; Horace Borders, Chairman of Rockmart; Ben Purcell, Vice-Chairman, of Clarksville; C.C. Dudley, Secretary, of Royston; and Hugh Mitchell, of Hiawasssee.

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Mission
-..to serve those who have served
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he mission of the Department of Veterans Service is to
Tserve the 770,000 veterans (as of September, 2000) residing in Georgia, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits. This responsibility falls into two basic tasks: informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits; and directly assisting and advising veterans and their families in securing the benefits to which they are entitled. To support these missions, the department maintains a claims staff, field offices, an information division, and a central office. The claims staff is located at the Atlanta regional office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 1700 Clairmont Road in Decatur. The claims staff mission is to process claims and appeals of Georgia veterans. The field offices, located throughout the state, provide direct assistance to veterans at the local level. The Department representatives provide counsel and assist veterans in gathering the documents and information required to document their claim. The information division's mission is to keep Georgia veterans infonned about issues and how they impact on them. The central office is for the administration of these services. The uninformed may be prone to use the phrase "duplication of effort" when referring to the functions of the Department of Veterans Service and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; nothing could be further from the truth. To a veteran seeking benefits from the VA, the role played by the Department of Veterans Service might be compared to that of an attorney representing a client in court. The necessity for personal assistance in filing and pursuing claims and in maintaining a continuing information program results from the legal principle that veterans benefits are not awarded automatically---all must be applied for. The VA pays a veteran exactly what he or she asks for when they are entitled, and no more. The aim of the Department of Veterans Service is to obtain for a veteran or dependents the benefits to which they are entitled, to tell them when they are entitled, and to assist them in gathering and preparing evidence needed to justify a claim and prove their entitlement. The advancing age of World War II and Korean War veterans, and the frequent changes that occur in veterans benefits legislation, will necessitate the continuance of a variety of veterans programs in the years ahead. As Congress continues to seek ways to reduce the deficit, veterans benefits will continue to be in a state of flux. This means veterans will continue to need assistance in interpreting the changes and determining how they impact on their personal situation.
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Department Functions

1. Effectuate and carry out the laws of the state pertaining to veterans.
2. Inform veterans, their dependents, and survivors as to their rights and benefits under federal and state legislation, or local ordinances.
3. Assist veterans, their dependents, and their beneficiaries in the preparation, presentation, proof, and establishment of such claims, privileges, rights and other benefits accruing to them under federal, state, and local laws.
4. Report any evidence of incompetence, dishonesty, or negligence on the part of any employee dealing with veterans' affairs to the proper authority.
5. To do and perform all things for the promotion of and in the interest and for the protection of the veterans of Georgia as to their rights under all federal and state laws.
6. Apply for and accept gifts, grants, and other contributions from the federal government or from any other governmental units.
7. Accept and use gifts, grants, donations, and contributions of real estate, both vacant and improved facilities, monies, services or other property from individuals, arms, corporations, organizations, and associations and from county and municipal corporations and their subdivisions, in addition to any funds appropriated by the state.
8. Construct and operate hospitals, nursing homes, and personal care homes for the benefit of eligible war veterans.

9. Advise the Governor, the Board of Veterans Service, and the General Assembly as to needed veterans' legislation.
10. Maintain files on all veterans who have fded claims for veterans' benefit through the department.
11. Conduct educational programs by personal appearances before veterans' organizations, service clubs, fraternal groups and other such organizations so as to acquaint the public generally with the work of the department.
12. Make representatives of the department available in any regions, locations, and areas of the state to assist all veterans, their dependents, and survivors in preparing and filing claims for benefits and to acquaint them with all legal rights and privileges.
13. Cooperate with all national, state, and local governmental and private agencies, securing or offering services or any benefits to veterans and their dependents.
14. Assist and cooperate with all veterans' organizations in their work.
15. As State Approving Authority, enter into contracts with the federal government for the qualifications, approval, certification, and supervision of educational institutions and training establishments applying for or participating in federal programs for educating and training veterans.
16. Assist other state in

securing evidence for claims. 17. Promote enlargement and
improvement of VA hospital facilities in the state.
18. Sponsor observance of Veterans Day in the state.
19. Certify eligibility for veterans' drivers licenses and honorary drivers' license.
20. Certify eligibility for disabled veterans' discount at Department of Natural Resources facilities.
21. Issue Certificates of Exemption from payment of business icense tax to qualified veterans.
22. Assist qualified veterans in obtaining honorary hunting and fis ring licenses.
23. Assist in obtaining special motor vehicle license plates for certain veterans: Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners-ofwar, handicapped and disabled veterans.
24. Furnish the Governor, members of the General Assembly, State Board of Veterans Service, veterans' organizations, and the general public an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the department.

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Education And Training Division
.... State Approving Agency

y law, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service is
Bdesignated as the State Approving Agency, responsible for approving and supervising all institutions and establishments in Georgia, which offer education and training under the provisions of the Veterans Educational Assistance Program. The State Approving Agency has the function of ensuring that institutions and establishments meet and maintain acceptable standards so that eligible persons who attend may receive educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes all public and private schools and all establishments offering apprenticeship and other on-the-job training. The satisfactory performance of these duties requires extensive knowledge in education administration and understanding the laws and regulations that govern and comrol the Veterans Educational Assistance Program. Georgia veterans enrolled in college degree and professional programs, technical career programs, vocational programs, to include flight training and on-the-job training programs remained at 12,103 level during 2000. Increases in enrollments are expected to continue as more veterans participate in the Montgomery GI Bill education program. Initiated in 1985, the Montgomery GI Bill program has proven to be a great success. The veterans' response to this program was such that it subsequently was made a permanent benefit for the military and now enjoys a huge participation, which continues to grow. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has expanded the veterans education benefits program to include vocational, technical, correspondence and apprenticeship training for reservists and flight training for both reservists and veterans. One of the most recent innovations was Public Law 106-419 which would allow DVA to pay for certain licensing and certification tests required for entry or advancement into a vocation or profession. In 2000, the approval of educational institutions and training establishments for the education of Georgia veterans resulted in the processing of 7,826 individual actions in the approval, reapproval, withdrawal and compliance survey process. The State Approving Agency also conducted regular inspection visits to ensure that approval criteria and schools' standards of progress are being followed as prescribed by law. During 2000, personnel assigned to the Educational and Training Division conducted 510 visits for the purposes of approval, reapproval, inspection and compliance surveys. Currently, the department monitors 849 educational institutions and training establishments. Laws recently enacted require stringent regulatory compliance in order to maintain controls on all approved types of educational establishments. The responsibilities of administrative approval, annual inspections, and ensuring corrective action where necessary, constitute a vital function of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.

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lhe information division collects, evaluates, and

Information dissemenates information to veterans regarding benefits,

changes in laws, and proper procedures to be followed in

Division Tthe filing of claims.

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When appropriate, the division mails news releases concerning

veterans affairs to more than 450 ijiewspapers, radio and television

stations throughout Georgia.

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The releases are use1 d to inform veterans about the latest changes regarding jveterans affairs and to provide information on the status of proposed or pending legislation which may affect them.
Field personnel promote the Department and the services it provides by their frequent contacts with the news media in their respective areas.
The Department publishes the Veterans Bulletin which contains information about veterans programs, VA actions and decisions, new rules and regulations, and news from various sources.

Reporter Loretta Boniti, of WDNN TV in Dalton, interviewed Commissioner Pete Wheeler after Dalton Mayor Ray Elrod signed the proelamation designating December 7, 2000 as "Supermarket of Veterans Benefits Dav, " in Dalton.

A quarterly publication, the Veterans Bulletin is

distributed throughout the state to veterans organizations,

VA hospitals, public officials and other interested groups

and individuals.

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Public speaking forums are an important ingredient of the

Department's overall information^ program. All Department

personnel are encouraged to accept speaking engagements at

meetings of veterans organizations and civic clubs. These

personal appearances provide excellent opportunities for telling

the veterans benefits story.

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Department personnel also participate in local radio talk

shows and make presentations at (local schools.

The Information Division maintains a Department Web Site

that is part of the Georgia On Linje Network.

The web site contains information about Commissioner

Wheeler, state veterans benefits, the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta, and thI e Georgia War Veterans

Home in Milledgeville. Recent press releases, selected articles from

the Veterans Bulletin and other items of interest to veterans can

also be accessed at the site.

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The site address is http://www.state.ua.us/Departments/

Veterans.

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The information division compiles, edits, and publishes a

series of pamphlets explaining in detail the various benefits

available to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. These

pamphlets are updated as changes occur in laws, regulations, or

benefits.

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Through an aggressive internal communication program, the

Division keeps the field offices informed about changes in the law

and policy interpretations that impact veterans.

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Statistical Report

he following is a report of the number of cases and types

Tof services rendered by the Georgia Department of

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Veterans Service during 2000. 624,671

New Case Files..................................................... .... 9,953

Letters Written...................................................... .. 40,965

Compensation and Pension.................................. .. 27,935

Education............................................................... .... 8,251

Medical.................................................................. .. 15,299

Insurance................................................................ .... 1,491

Loans ...................................................................... .... 4,974

Power of Attorney................................................ .... 7,373

Notices of Disagreement and Appeals Filed.... .. 12,231

VA Claims Folders Reviewed............................ .. 25,603

Drivers Licenses................................................... .... 7,412

Business Licenses................................................. ...... 193

Other Forms and ;Evidence.................................. 145,997

Miscellaneous......................................................... 623,592

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Statistical Report Definitions

CONTACTS: Requests for service or information (in person,

by telephone or by letter).

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NEW CASE FILES: Casels brought to the attention of the

Veterans Service Department for assistance requiring

representation.

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LETTERS WRITTEN: Outgoing correspondence originated

in the Department on behalf of claimants in developing their claims.

COMPENSATION AND PENSION: Claims for monetary

benefits submitted by veterans, their dependents or survivors.

EDUCATION: Applications for educational assistance for

the veterans and/or wives, widows and children of veterans.

MEDICAL: Applications for treatment of a medical or dental

condition; for admission to health care facilities; and vocational

rehabilitation.

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INSURANCE: An application for insurance, conversion,

reinstatement, waiver of premiums, total disability income and death

proceeds.

HOME LOAN APPLICATION: Applications for direct

home loans from the VA and guarjanteed loans from private lenders.

POWERS OF ATTORNEY: The appointment of a service

organization as a claimant's representative.

NOTICES OF DISAGREEMENT AND APPEALS FILED:

Written briefs and statements prepared in support of a claim where

there is disagreement with the VA decision rendered.

VA CLAIMS FOLDERS REVIEWED: Claims obtained

from the VA adjudication division and reviewed and rating boards

conducted by claims staff personnel.

DRIVERS LICENSES: Certificates issued to veterans, their

spouses, or to widows or widowers of veterans for obtaining a

veteran's or honorary driver's license.

BUSINESS LICENSES: Certificates issued to certain

disabled veterans exempting them from the payment of business

license taxes.

OTHER FORMS AND EVIDENCE: Documents completed

and transmitted in support of applications filed for claims.

MISCELLANEOUS: Assisting in arrangements for military

funerals, burial in national cemeteries, obtaining flags and grave

markers, ambulance service guardianship for incompetent veterans

and orphans; replacement of lost or destroyed discharges and

military records; review and change of discharges and military

records; employment, reemployment, civil service preference,

social security, welfare and related benefits; claims from the field

reviewed and released to the VA; actions pertaining to HV and DV

auto tags, hunting and fishing licenses, tax exemptions, state park

discount cards and change of addresses; vocational rehabilitation;

and nursing home applications.

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Monetary Benefits
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he following is a report of the monetary benefits received
Tby the veterans and the dependent survivors of deceased veterans in Georgia during fiscal year 2000 (October 1, 1999- September 30, 2000). The figures were provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Compensation and Pension Insurance Readjustment and
Vocational Rehabilitation Construction General Operating Expenses Total

$714,449,538 43,730,689
57,792,082 7,641,960
472,018,292 $1,295,632,561

Monetary Report Definitions

Compensation and Pension: Represents returns in dollars for veterans compensation for service-connected disability, compensation for service-connected deaths for veterans dependents, veterans dependency and indemnity compensation for serviceconnected deaths, pensions for nonservice connected disability for veterans, pensions to veterans surviving spouses and children, and burial expenses allowance for veterans.

Insurance: Estimate of VA payment of death claims, mature endowments, dividends, cash surrender payments, total disability income provision payments, and total permanent disability benefits payments. The data is provided by the VA Regional Office and Insurance Center in Philadelphia. The estimate is based on statistical allocations using the veteran population to disperse amounts to geographical locations.

Readjustment and Vocational Rehabilitation: Represents returns in dollars for automobiles and adaptive equipment for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, specially adapted housing for disabled veterans, dependents education assistance (Chapter 35), vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans (Chapter 31), post-Vietnam Era veterans educational assistance (Chapter 32), and the Montgomery G.I. Bill for Selected Reserves (Chapter 106).

Construction: Represents returns in dollars concerning major and minor construction projects.

General Operating Costs: Amount spent by the VA to operate the regional office, hospitals, nursing and domiciliary facilities and clinics in Georgia.
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Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE
REVENUES
State Appropriation Regular Federal Revenues Other Revenues Retained Total Funds Available

ACTUAL
$21,438,272.00 $9,956,968.44 0.00
$31.395.240.44 ACTUAL

EXPENDITURES

Personal Services

$5,384,423.48

Regular Operating Expenses

296,305.49

Travel

100,487.10

Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment

53,000.00 480,583.40

Computer Charges

25,433.45

Real Estate Rentals

247,057.94

Telecommu n ications

92,911.68

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts c 14,756,273.85

Capital Outlay

781,083.31

Operating Expenses/Payments To Medical College of Georgia 4:
Regular Operatmg'Expenses for Projects and Insurance
WWII Vetrans Memorial Year 2000 Project

7,302,615.52
692,500.00
128,000.00 4.515.00

Total Expenditures

$30.345.195.22

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Commissioner's Activities
"The Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and the Members of the Board are directed to conduct education programs by personal appearances before veterans organizations, service clubs, fraternal groups and other such organizations so as to acquaint the public generally with the work of the department and the rights and privileges of veterans," Georgia Laws 1945, p. 324.
s in previous years, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler was active throughout
Athe state participating in veterans activities and speaking in support of veterans issues during 2000. He appeared before veterans organizations, civic groups and at professional meetings stressing the country's requirement to support its veterans. He spoke about the Department's service to veterans, the recent changes and challenges to veterans benefits and provided his recommendations regarding the future of veterans benefits and health care. Commissioner Wheeler `sounded the calf for Congress to "fulfill the well-documented promises
that allow all Medicare eligible military retirees access to lifetime health care."
The Commissioner emphasized the significance of the 50"' anniversary of the Korean War, publicly recognizing all Korean War veterans and their families.
Commissioner Wheeler was also very active in overseeing the Department's ongoing construction and renovation projects affecting Georgia's veterans: the new state veterans cemetery near Milledgeville, the new alzheimer's wing at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, and the special physical therapy building at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Augusta. All projects are expected to be completed and ready for operation in the late summer of 2001.
The Commissioner spearheaded efforts to get the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs to agree to building a new national veterans cemetery near Canton in the metro Atlanta area. Working closely with the members of Georgia's congressional delegation, he took part in the final site visits and review of site development plans. The VA projects the Cherokee County cemetery to be open for burials within five years.
Commissioner Wheeler continued his active role as Chairman of the National World War II Memorial Advisory Board. He provided advice and assistance to the American Battle Monuments Commission regarding final approval of plans to begin construction on the national monument.
In addition to the Department's recurring annual events such as the Service Officers School in May and the Supermarket of Veterans Benefits in December, Commissioner Wheeler participated in several special events in 2000.
In April, the Atlanta VA Medical Center held its fifth annual "Play It Again Pete" Golf Tournament at Eagles Landing County Club. The one-day event, named in honor of Commissioner Wheeler, raised about $23,000 in donations for the VA's Homeless Veterans Program.
In .lime. Commissioner Wheeler participated in the dedication of the new Veterans Affairs Regional Office at 1700 Clairmont Road in Decatur. That same day, the Georgia Department of Transportation honored the Commissioner naming.a 4.5 mile stretch of Clairmont Road "The Pete Wheeler Highway."
Commissioner Wheeler served as the master of ceremonies when Governor Bames formally presented a $324,373 check from the state of Georgia to the American Battle Monuments Commission to

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be used toward the construction of the National World War II Memorial. (The money, authorized by the 2()0() Georgia General Assembly, represented one dollar for every Georgia veteran who served during World War 11). On Veterans Day 20()0, the Commissioner was a distinguished guest at the groundbreaking ceremony for the WWI1 Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
And continuing a long standing tradition. Commissioner Wheeler again served as Chairman of the statewide Veterans Day observance and master of ceremony when Governor Barnes officially proclaimed November 11,20()0 as "Veterans Day in Georgia" during a ceremony at the Stale Capitol Building.

(ioviTiior Roy K. liana's (second from rigid) prcscnlcd a check to he used toward the construction of the National World War II Memorial. The donation which represents one dollar for every Georgia Veteran who served during World War II, was accepted hy the ('hainnan of the American Hattie Monuments Commission, retired Army General Fred F. Woerner. Jr. (second from left), and Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, Pete Wheeler (fourth from left) who serves as the Chairman of the'National WYVII Memorial Advisory Hoard. Taking part in the presentation ceremony held in the Veterans Memorial Plaza across from the Georgia State Capitol were (left to right) Hen Purcell of Clarksville. Vice-Chairman of Georgia's Veterans Service Hoard; General Woerner; Senator George Hooks of Amcricus, Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee; Commissioner Wheeler; Representative Ken Hirdsong of Gordon, chairman of the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee; Senator Fd Harhison of Coin mhos. Chairman of Senate Veterans and Consumer Affairs Committee; Governor Harnes; and Representative Terry Coleman of Kastman. Chairman of the House Appropriation Committee. The WWII Memorial will he located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. This will he the first national memorial dedicated to all who served and sacrificed during World W ar II.
Distinguished guests from various veterans organizations statewide participated in the ground breaking for the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery on April Il). Spreading the initial shov elful of dirt were (from left to right) G.William Jayne, VA's State Cemetery Grants Director; Fred Fincher, Veterans Service Board memhenPctcr Boylnn, President Georgia Military College; State Representative Kenneth Birdsong: Commissioner Pete W heeler; Retired C.S. Army Colonel Robert B. Nett; Marvin Myers Chairman of Georgia's Veterans Serv ice Organizations; Ben Purcell, Vice-Chairman Veterans Serv ice Board and W.D. Harrell, Veterans Serv ice Board Member.

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Supermarket Of Veterans Benefits

rith more than 3,120 veterans and their families
W taking part, and approximately 1850 claims processed. Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler termed the 2000 "Supermarket of VeteransBenefits" he at the Dalton City Recreation Center on Thursday, December 7th a great success. "The Program is extremely helpful for the veterans because so many different government agencies are assembled at a single location and claims are filed on the spot. The annual event is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and 20 federal, state and local agencies that are directly or indirectly involved with veterans benefits.
The one-day program provides attendees the opportunity to gather information about a multitude of veterans benefits, (federal and state) to which they might be entitled.
An added feature this year was a health fair provided by personnel from Atlanta VA Medical Center. Some of the free medical services that were available to any veteran attending included; flu shots, basic health and women's wellness screenings, basic Agent Orange and Persion Gulf War Illness evaluations and flu shots.Veterans were able to receive assistance in VA medical eligibility and enrollment and various extended care services provided under VA's coordination and Advocacy for Rural Elders, Home-Based Primary Care, and Community Health Nursing programs.
Since it's inception in 1966 in Columbus, more than

136,859 veterans have been helped at the Supermarkets. "Supermarkets" have also been conducted in other cities across the state including Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta,

"This is an excellent example of team effort and cooperation when so many different government agencies can be assembled at the same time in one location to allow a veteran file a claim right on the spot," explains Commissioner Wheeler to JoAnne Shirley, National Chairwoman of League of Families of I'OW/iVIl A's (middle), and Pat Phillips, American Legion VA/Rehabilitation for the Department of Georgia (right). "Over the years more than 136,859 veterans have been helped through this event."

Brunswick, Gainesville, Griffin, Macon, Rome, Savannah, Valdosta, and Waycross.

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s ome 400 individuals involved or interested in veterans issues attended the 2000 Service Officers School held at

on Jekyll Island, May 9-12.

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service in cooperation with

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the state's veterans

School

groups sponsor the annual conference. The Service Officers School is the Department's primary

training tool. It is designed to provide attendees with up-to-date

information regarding federal and state veterans benefits.



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The event brings together the veterans benefits counselors from the Department's field offices, the leadership of the state's veterans groups and national of ficials involved in veterans issues.
"Our most basic tool is our knowledge of veterans

benefits," is how Commissioner Wheeler explains the

event's mission. "Our people must keep current on the

issues affecting veterans, if we are going to provide

quality service."

Panels and presentations took place about benefits

Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler reminded participants during his daily call to order. "We must remember, the opportunity we have here is to gain new knowledge, to better ourselves, so we can better serve those who arc the reason we exist, our veterans."

for compensation, education, employment, retirement,
social security, medical and hospital care, as well as loan, insurance and legal benefits.
Participating in the 2000 conference were E. Dane Clark, Board of Veterans Appeals; John McCourt, VA's Director for Compensation and Benefits; Larry De Meo, VA's Director of Memorial Program Services for the

National Cemetery Administration; David

Gorman, Executive Director for the Disabled

American Veterans; Frederico Juabre, National

Veterans Service Director for the Veterans of

Foreign Wars of the U.S.; Gregory Bresser,

National Service Director for the Military

Order of the Purple Heart. Also participating

was State Representative Kenneth W. Birdsong

of Gordon, Chairman of the state House

Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee.

"We niust not

forget those

citizens who, when

asked, answered

"Our nation will never truly meet it's obligation to the

the call to protect

men and women who sacrificed in the service to this

our democracy

country...there's always morethat can be done for the

and our way of

veteran," pointed out Frederico .luabre. National Veterans life," reminded

Service Director for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the David Gorman.

D.S.

Executive Director

for the Disabled

American

Veterans.

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Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Augusta

he Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is a 192-
Tbed skilled nursing care f acility located adjacent to the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and the U.S.' Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta. It is operated under a contractual agreement with the Medical College of Georgia. Primarily a facility to provide care to aged and infirm Georgia veterans, the GWVNH also serves as a teaching facility to acquaint medical and allied health students with medical conditions and diseases that confront the aged. This provides the students with practical experience and helps them gain expertise in treating the elderly. The facility also houses the Georgia Department of Veterans Service field office, which services Columbia and Richmond counties. Dedicated in 1969, the facility was the first of its kind in the nation to be built with financial assistance from the federal government. It is one of a select group of such institutions in the United States that has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. In 2000, the GWVNH provided 65,256 days of care to Georgia veterans. There were 229 admissions and 229 discharges, and the average length of stay was 295 days. The average age of residents in the facility is 76 years of age. The GWVNH provided 43,420 physical therapy treatments and 9,742 occupational therapy procedures in 1999. To help provide care and treatment, the federal government provided financial assistance totaling $3,189,823 during 2000. In addition, construction began to build a multipurpose therapy room that will enhance the therapeutic services provided to veterans. Throughout the year, veterans organizations, civic and fraternal associations, and religious groups demonstrated their concern for the well being of ailing veterans through numerous donations and the continuing sponsorship of frequent veteranrelated activities.

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Georgia War

oving forward! Those words describe programs and
Mservices being provided by the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville in this new millenium. During the past year, numerous changes have taken place in

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continuing effort to keep up with the needs of Georgia's veterans. Construction of a new Alzheimer's unit is underway in the
Wheeler Building. Training for they key management staff is

Home,

underway and the dementia program will begin admitting patients sometime this summer or fall.

The Wheeler Building itself has a new facelift and considerably
Milledgeville remodeling inside. The administrative offices have been relocated to the Wheeler Building as well. New signage and beautifully landscaped

grounds now lead visitors to these offices.

"The Blue Goose," the umpteen year-old bus that has been the

somewhat unreliable transportation vehicle for recreation activities,

has been replaced. A grass-roots fund-raising effort began a couple of

years ago. Volunteers, veterans, friends, family and staff raised

approximately $58,000 towards the purchase of a new custom

designed bus. Governor Roy Barnes provided the remaining money

from his discretionary tax funds for the order to be placed.

An early Christmas present arrived with the shiny, white, bright

new Bluebird bus! The veterans enjoyed their first trips during the

holiday season.

State legislators recently visited the newly renovated old

Georgia State Capital Building on the Georgia Military Academy

Campus in Milledgeville. A number of veterans rode in the new bus

to the GMC campus and greeted legislators when they arrived. It was

their way of showing off their new bus and expressing appreciation

for state support.

The family atmosphere continues to grow with the expansion of

The Eden Alternative TM, a philosophy of added quality to individual

lives through the introduction of plants, children and pets in the

nursing home environment.

Quality First! Quality of care and quality of life continue to be high priorities for the medical and nursing staff. In 2000, the Georgia War Veterans Home received excellent state and federal surveys in the Russell, Wood and Vinson Buildings. The Wheeler Building, which houses domiciliary care patients, is riot subject to the same surveys as are the nursing facilities^ The home cpntinues to focus on quality and to monitor numer ous clinical indicators for comparison with other health care providers around the state and nation. The Georgia War Veterans Home always exceeds the standards and remains a leader in quality patient care in the state and the nation.

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The new medical clinic on the Georgia War Veterans Home campus continues to provide veterans with medical specialists right on the Milledgeville campus.
Dr. John Lane continue to provide outstanding dental services. There were more than 1200 dental appointments in 2000 requiring dental fillings, extractions, cleanings, and denture services.
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and respiratory therapists continued to provide services to veterans. Also, restorative aides provide thousands of treatments to veterans throughout the year.
Staff training remains a high priority and Mrs. Carolyn Leeder, RN, conducted several nursing assistant classes. Also, she trains for the Baldwin County Department of Family and Children Services. She conducted nearly 400 hours of staff in services. Also members were trained in CPR, and she conducted several general orientation sessions.
While it is a challenge for many businesses and industries to find good help and turnover is high, the Georgia War Veterans Home is blessed to have a loyal and caring team of employees. Employee turnover in long-term care averages more than 100% across the nation. Fortunately, turnover at the Georgia War Veterans Home was only 54.3%.
Ray Masneri, executive director, attributes the low turnover to the "team" effort of the employees work hardj but they participate in the "Spirited" committee and compete in the "Go for the Gold" quality recognition program.
Veterans Are Special Veterans continue to benefit from the generosity of various veteran service organizations, civic associations and church groups through the sponsorship of numerous activities throughout the year. Volunteers were recognized in April during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Overall, there were 916 volunteers who collectively volunteered 3,024 hours. Add to that $23,863 donated in cash money and $78,005 was .the,estimated value of donated items. Also, the total donated for the bus: was, $58,4002. There were 28 groups from the American Legion and Auxiliary, 89 groups from the FWV and Ladies Auxiliary, 29 groups from DAV and DAVA, eight

groups from AM VETS, and 11 group from the Elks. Jenny Roach, recreation services coordinator for
GWVH, was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Affairs of the United States for her "exemplary service and assistance...to veterans and their families."
Activities Abound Always a highlight is Veterans Day. Major General Peter J. Boyland, president of Georgia Military College, was the keynote speaker for the gala event. Georgia Military College cadets paraded, a platoon of veterans marched, and there was musical entertainment. An Air force plane flew over at the closing of the ceremony. Everyone enjoyed a great lunch at the pavilion. Soldiers from the U.S. Army base at Ft. Benning displayed Humvees and high tech military weapons. Approximately 2,000 school children from the area elementary schools entered a Veterans Day coloring contest.
Community Relations Throughout the year, various organizations, schools, colleges, groups and individuals participated in a variety of community relations programs. Media support continues to be excellent with outstanding news coverage on special events and many special feature stories on individuals and activities at the home. The staff has begun publishing a quarterly newsletter, The Veterans Voice, which is filled with lots of news. The newsletter is circulated to veterans organizations and community leaders throughout Georgia. The 8-minute video, "Serving Those Who Served," continues to be a "feature film" at veteran organizations throughout Georgia. If you have a group or organization that would like to use the video, please contact Ray Masneri or Jenny Roach at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville at 888-453-6836. Or you may contact your local veterans service office.

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State Veterans

n rendering service to the veterans of Georgia, the
IDepartment of Veterans Service works closely with the state's veterans organizations and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commanders of the veterans organizations in Georgia,

Organizations who so generously give their time, energy and expertise in conducting the Department Commanders Conference, are due the

sincere appreciation of this Department. The group meets

periodically and when called upon, advises and assists this

Department in its programs and activities.

Appreciation is also expressed to the auxiliary presidents of

the Georgia veterans organizations for their cooperation and

assistance in our programs and activities.

Coiitinuin^ <i long'-sniiirimg tnulition. Governor Koy E. Barnes (trout row- third from left) signed a proclamation officially designating Saturday, November 11,2000, as Veterans Day in Georgia. Gommissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler (front row- second from left), who is also the Chairman of. Veterans'Day observances in Georgia, was inaster-of- ceremonies. Leaders of veterans' organizations, area military officials, and members of the state legislature assembled in the State Capitol for the occasion. Also in 1 attendance was Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, retired Marine General Raymond Davis (front row- first from left).

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Georgia's Veterans Leadership

American Ex-Prisoners of War
Commander Kenneth Badke 1664 Goshen Rd. Augusta, GA 30906
American Veterans of World War IIKorea-Vietnam (AMVETS)
Commander Lucius Brandon 3412 Ashurst Dr, Vadosta, GA 31601 Auxiliary President Evie J. Wright 222 Cascade Circle Dublin, GA 31021
Blinded Veterans Association
President John W. Brown 4252 Colony East Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Disabled American Veterans
Commander Jas E. Phagan 1717 Hudson Woods Trail Decatur, GA 30033 Auxiliary Commander Doris Hoffman 453 Forest Hill Dr. Augusta, GA 30309
Jewish War Veterans
Commander Herbert Katzenstein 235 Hidden Branches Trail Canton, GA 30015 Auxiliary President Betty Simcox 4692 Cedar Parkway Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Commander Jim Randles 1700 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 Auxiliary President Mary Callahan 2211 Hill Park Ct. Decatur, GA 30033-2716
Military Order of the World Wars
Commander Robert Poydasheff 3575 Macon Rd., Suite 12 Columbus, GA 31907-2573
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Reserve Officers Association
Presiden Lieutenant Col. Nancy Thomas 3529 S. Wakefield Street Arlington, VA 22206-1707
The American Legion
Commander Win. Tracy Powers 6684 College Ave Blackshear, GA 31516 Auxiliary President Joanne Wilson 314 Southwood Drive Albany, GA 31701
The Retired Officers Association
President Dudley Kyle 7 Benedictine Retreat Savannah, GA 3141-1624
United Spanish War Veterans
Auxiliary President Marie Cruise 414 East Avenue North Augusta, SC 29841-3837
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Commander Fred Englehardt P.O. Box 5292 St. Marys, GA 31558 Auxiliary President Monica Pinson 178 Polly Drive Palmetto, GA 30268
Veterans of World War I
Auxiliary President Dorothy Robinson 5261 Vivid Dr. Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Vietnam Veterans Alliance, Inc.
President Marvin Myers 3607 East Bay Street Duluth, GA 30096 5879 New Peachtree Road Doraville, GA 30340
Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
President Albert Lewis 504 Eisenhower Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313
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THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA
31 January 2001
Commissioner Pete Wheeler Georgia Department of Veterans Service 970 East Floyd Memorial Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Commissioner Wheeler:
On behalf of the American Legion, department of Georgia, I would like to express our sincere thanks for the many contributions that your office has provided the Veterans of this great state over the past half century. The welfare and caring that your office has given to our Veterans in Georgia is second to none. The concerns displayed and successes reached, truly reflect your efforts most candidly.
The Veterans of Georgia should be elated to know that they have a State Veterans Office that is concerned and dedicated to the caring for each Veteran's problems from the very simple to the complex.
The Quality of Life given to the Veterans in the Georgia War Veterans homes in Augusta and Milledgeville are just an example of your concern, caring and commitment.
Iff can be of any assistance to you or your office, please do not hesitate to call us. For God and Country,
William T. Powers Commander American Legion Department of Georgia

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4462 Houston Ave. Macon, Georgia 31206

(478) 781-7336 FAX (478) 788-2934

Honorable Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Services Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suit E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 3, 2001

Dear Commissioner Wheeler:

I take this opportunity on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Great State of Georgia to express our appreciation to you and your staff for their efforts on our behalf.
The State Veterans Cemetery in Milledgeville, the new Veterans Administration Regional Office in Decatur, across the road from the V. A. Hospital were long overdue. They are now a reality in our state.
The quality of life, for Veterans in this state continues to improve. We thank you for your part in this endeavor and wish you continued success.
President Lincoln stated to the Nation in his address at Gettysburg, "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan." Freedom is not free, it is purchased at a very high price by all of our Veterans, as you well know.
By the way Commissioner Wheeler, when you approach the " Pearly Gates " Gabriel will be blowing his horn as you "Pass In Review"!
James E. Phag

Commander Disabled American Veterans Department of Georgia

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Separtment af (l^orgia
ItaablEb American Ueterana Auxiliary
January 11, 2001
Pete Wheeler Commissioner Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Dear Commissioner Wheeler:
It has been my great honor to serve the veterans and their families with you this year. The people in the state of Georgia are fortunate to have someone like you who has a passion for seeing that good things happen to and for our veterans. And also you have a passion for doing everything you can to stop the legislation that will hurt the veterans.
When you speak, Sir, not only does Congress listen, but all the veterans and their wives listen, too. All Georgia Veterans are served better and live better because you. The Cemetery and the V A Regional office shows that. But your concern for individual veterans is legendary. It is easy to see that taking care of Veterans is your mission. And we are all blessed for your efforts.
It is comforting to us to know that you are there for us. When we have a problem, we want to come to you first.
May God bless you for all that you do. We who are beneficiaries can only say thank you.
Sincerely
Doris D. Hoffman Commander Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

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Frederick Engelhardt III State Commander 2000-2001

Veterans of foreign pfars

of tfje Pitcb States

department of (ieorgia
(912) 474-3737 Fax: (912) 474-6853
December, 2000

P. O. Box 5292 St. Marys, GA 31558 Home: (904) 277-4900 Work: (912) 673-3419 Fax: (912) 673-3489 email: meng@mindsprlng.com

Honorable Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Service, Suite E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Commissioner Wheeler:

On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Georgia and its Ladies Auxiliary, I want to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the assistance provided to our veterans throughout Georgia.

We enjoy our partnership with your Department to ensure that all veterans, their widows and orphans receive all federal, state and local government benefits to which entitled.

We especially want to thank you for your support in the combined effort with all Veterans Service Organizations to make the collocation of the Decatur VA Medical Center and the Atlanta VA Regional Office a reality. This move will better serve Georgia's veterans.

It has been a pleasure working with you and your staff.

Please do not hesitate to call on the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary if there is anyway that we can assist you.

With warm personal regards.

Frederick Engelha State Commander

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Honorable Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 8, 2001

Dear Commissioner Wheeler,

On behalf of approximately 8,000 members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the State of Georgia, I wish to express a most sincere appreciation and heart-felt thanks to you and your entire staff for the distinguished service that you have rendered to our Veterans, their families and the communities in which they live throughout this great State of Georgia.

Serving our varied Veterans organizations throughout Georgia is indeed an opportunity and challenge for you and your staff. We never wish you to think that it is a thankless task, as we know how difficult it can be at times. You and your office have always accepted this challenge to assist our Veterans with aplomb, compassion and total dedication.

For numerous years, you and your office have maintained an outstanding spirit of corporation with our parent organization, The Veterans of Foreign Wars. Your commitment to help the living while still honoring our dead, to assist their widows and orphans represents the very foundation of the principles upon which we were founded and continue to espouse today. The results of your office efforts reflect that it is apparent that each of you.receives a maximum amount of personal satisfaction from serving others.

We assure you that we are also committed in maintaining an outstanding spirit of corporation between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Georgia Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, This was evident when I was invited by Representative Birdsong to attend one of his meetings. Including our Ladies Auxiliary in Veterans affairs proves that you are interested in our opinions, and us attending those types of meetings reflect our deep commitment to our Veterans issues.
Commissioner Wheeler, you're numerous years of experience and dedicated service is commendable and sincerely appreciated. Please see us as cherished personal friends working together toward a common goal of making life better for our beloved Veterans. With your continued distinguished leadership, our Veterans future will certainly be assured a most successful one. If I or my line officers of the Department of Georgia Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars can ever be of service to you or your Department, please do not hesitate to call upon us.

President Department of Georgia Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 2000 - 2001
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Honorable Pete Wheeler

Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs

Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970

Atlanta, Georgia 30034

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January 30,2001

As the Department Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you and your staff for the outstanding service you provide to the veterans and their dependents of this State.

It is with personal knowledge that I see the results of your commitment to the veterans of this state through the construction of the state veterans cemetery, the relocation of the VA Regional Office to its new building, which you were so influential in getting built, and the proposed new national cemetery. This dedication continues to be the beacon of hope that all veterans in Georgia can cling to. Thank you for all you do, and the difference you make.

Yours in Patriotism,

James D. Randles

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2211 Hill Park Court Decatur, Georgia 30033
PURPLE HEART--Women's Auxiliary
Honorable Pete Wheeler Commissioner, Department of Veterans Services Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, Ga. 30334 Dear Commissioner Wheeler:
As Department President and speaking for my colleagues of the statewide women's auxiliaries, I take this opportunity to express our support of your management of the services and programs for the military veterans throughout the State of Georgia. We appreciate the exemplary work you and your staff do for Georgia's veterans and their families. Thank -you for listening to-and meeting the concerns of our husbands, daughters; and sons who served.our country during war and in peace.
Mary Cobb Callahan Auxiliary President Department of Georgia Military Order of the Purple Heart
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DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA

Wendell S. Rivens Executive Director Phone: 229-241-9357

P.O. Box 1822 Valdosta, GA. 31603 scott621 @surfsouth.com

January 26, 2001

Mr. Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite 970-E Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Pete,
On behalf of AMVETS Department of Georgia, I would like to thank you for leading the Veterans of our great state of Georgia. Your many years of experience have given you the knowledge and skill to service the veterans and their families with the many needs of today.
When I attend a ceremony representing the AMVETS and I see Pete in attendance, I know that because of your dedication to serving our veterans, we have a dear friend in attendance.
We appreciate you and your staff for keeping us informed on the progress of the veteran's cemetery, Alzheimer's units and other issues that will affect the lives of our veterans and their families.
Pete, please feel free to call upon AMVETS at anytime that we maybe of assistance to you and your staff.
Sincerely.

Lucius D. Brandon State Commander

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AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY Department of Georgia
December 30,2000
Honorable Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4800
Dear Commissioner Wheeler:
As President of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Department of Georgia, I would like to express to you our sincere appreciation for the many services that your Department provides to Georgia's veterans.
We certainly appreciate you including auxiliaries when the need arises for letters and communications relative to legislative issues. We appreciate your calling our attention to facts about our veterans in Georgia as well as things going on in Washington, which ultimately will relate to our veterans.
It has been a real pleasure to work with you over the years. We are excited about the Cemetery at Milledgeville and our veterans in the Georgia War Veterans Home were more than excited when the transportation(bus) was dedicated. We thank all volunteers who helped to raise the funds and most of all you and Rep. Birdsong in helping to get matching funds.
Thank you for all that you do for veterans and their families. Please feel free to call on us anytime that we may be of assistance to you or your agency.
Sincerely.
Evie J^W right State President

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American Ex-Prisoners of War
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA January 26, 2001
Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Department of Veterans Serivce Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, Ga. 30334
Dear Commissioner Wheeler,
The Department of Georgia, American Ex-Prisoner of War, Inc., would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for what you and your staff have done for the Veterans of our state.
In the past you have worked hard to obtain National Cemetery's for our Veterans. You have been successful in getting the one in Milledgeville and the Atlanta Area.
Your Staff of Representatives throughout the state do a wonderful job. They are very helpful to the widows as well as our veterans. They are always there to assist us.
Mr. Wheeler, our organization thank you and your staff for your inspiration and guidance for all the veterans throughout the Great State of Georgia.
I am personally at your service at anytime.
Commander, Dept, of Georgia AX-POW 1664-A Goshen Road Augusta, GA. 30906
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Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica
Georgia State Council 504 Eisenhower Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 1-888-VVA-VETS Fax:912-368-7016
A Not-For-Profit Veterans Service Organization Chartered by the United States Congress
Monday, December 18, 2000
Albert Q. Lewis President, Georgia State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. 403 Norman Lane Warner Robins, GA 31093
Mr. Pete Wheeler Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite E-966 Atlanta, GA 30334-4800
Mr. Wheeler
On behalf of all Vietnam Veterans in the state of Georgia, I would like to take this opportunity to express of profound gratitude to you and your staff for your continued support of our veterans. We are indeed fortunate to have such an outstanding Department of Veterans Service in our State. We are certainly looking forward to the new year with hopes of building on the success of the past. We are willing to help in any endeavor that champion the causes of Veteran throughout the State of Georgia. Respectfully,

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VHA Core Values: Trust * Respect - Commitment - Compassion - Excellence
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Integrated Service Network #7 3700 Crestwood Parkway, NW Suite 500 Duluth, GA 30096-5583
In Reply Refer To: 10N7
The Honorable Pete Wheeler Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite E-970 Atlanta GA 30334
Dear The Honorable Wheeler:
This letter is to inform you that the Atlanta Network Office has moved to a new location. Our new address and phone numbers are shown below.
I would also like to thank you for the support you have given us throughout the many changes which have taken place in veterans health care in recent years. Without your support and input these positive changes would have been much more difficult.
Your hard work, loyalty and dedication to veterans are an inspiration to me. I am privileged to have you as a stakeholder who is willing and anxious to help veterans. Few people or organizations could ever match the commitment you have for serving others.
I will continue to seek your input on future veterans issues and will look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,

Atlanta Network Office (10N7) 3700 Crestwood Parkway, NW Suite 500 Duluth, GA 30096-5583

Main telephone number: 678-924-5700/5701

FAX number:

678-924-5757

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Regional Office
1700 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033

December 21, 2000

Pete Wheeler Commissioner of Veterans Affairs State Department of Veterans Services Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, GA 30334
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Dear Commissioner Wheeler:

In Reply Refer To: 316/00

As this year draws to a close, I would like to share with you events and accomplishments of the Atlanta Regional Office.

VETERANS SERVICE CENTER (VSC)

The pending workload decreased by 2,283 cases during FY 2000. The Service Center had 13,754 claims pending as of October 1, 1999 as compared to 11,471 cased pending at the end of the fiscal year. More significantly, the Service Center demonstrated improvement in reducing the number of cases pending over 180 days. As of September 30, 2000, the number of old cases was reduced to 3,499 or 30.5% of the workload.

Improvement was shown in the number of days claims pending in both rating related actions and non-rating related issues. The rating related actions pending went from a high of 204.6 days in May 2000 down to 176 days pending at the end of September 2000. In non-rating related actions pending, the number of days dropped from a high of 123 days in November 1999 to 73.71 days by the end of September 2000.

The Service Center is involved in the pre-discharge program at three military installations. We conducted 1,022 military briefings at which 21,921 service-members attended. 14,087 military interviews have been conducted and.1,233 pre-discharge claims were taken during the past fiscal year.

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Center guaranteed almost 25,000 home loans this year and projections indicate that we will exceed 28,000 home loans in FY 2001 as interest rates are expected to remain favorable.
In all Loan Guaranty program areas (Appraisal, Loan Production, Loan Administration, Property Management), we have conducted extensive outreach to veterans and program participants throughout our region. This outreach effort, coupled with the flexibility and growing experience of the Loan Guaranty staff, leaves the Atlanta Regional Loan Center well positioned to respond to whatever challenges that we face in FY 2001 and beyond.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT
During this past year there was an increase in the overall workload. We increased the number of veterans rehabilitated from 194 in FY 99 to 227 in FY 00. The staff has given special attention to those veterans in Interrupted Status to motivate them toward completing their program of services. Other steps have also been taken to increase our successful placements, benefiting both VA and the veteran.
We have established a rehabilitation goal of 300 for this fiscal year. With the increase in applications and program participants, we feel this target is possible if the economy remains healthy. Our counselors are committed to giving their best to this task.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
The year 2000 will be remembered as a time of enhanced access for our veterans and the others we serve. We are pleased to provide toll free services through three separate lines to provide assistance in all of our business lines. We have established Internet access, as well, and the capability of filing claims on line. And, we have agressively pursued training for our staff in reader focused writing; communicating in a clear, understandable manner.
2/22/2000, A NEW BEGINNING IN SERVING VETERANS
We were fortunate earlier this year to move into our new building, which is co-located with our Medical Center here in Decatur. While preparations for the move and the physical transition itself were demanding, we now enjoy the benefits of occupying our state of the art enchanced use facility. Because of our new location, we are now able to provide one-stop health care and benefits delivery services to our veterans.

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other local and state agencies. We participated in the monthly meetings of the Homeless Action Group, Hassle Free community. Veterans Team Meetings and Task Force for the Homeless. The Veterans Service Center has been active in Women's veterans outreach as evidenced by our participation in the meetings with VAMC Health Care Women Veterans Advisory Committee and the Women's Veterans Summit 2000 in Washington, DC. Additionally, we hosted a POW training seminar sponsored by the National American Ex-POW Service Organization in August and participated in POW seminars held in Perry and Columbus.
EDUCATION
The Education Division processed 213,121 education end products for fiscal year 2000. This represents 25.3% of. the national workload for education. We. provided education benefits to 98,499 trainees in FY 2000 and paid out approximately $250,000,000 in educational benefits.
In April 2000, the division was the focal point for the installation of the Interactive Voice Response (IVR). This technology allows veterans to "phone in" their monthly verifications of continued enrollment. The intent of this application is to expedite payment and reduce the volume of calls directed to Education Case Managers. This application reduced the-number of "mail in" monthly certifications by 50%.
In July 2000, the division absorbed the work study activity from the VARO in Montgomery, Alabama. Any future consolidations will be considered in phases, resources permitting. A specific time frame has not been established.
In July 2000, The Image Management System (TIMS) was upgraded at the Atlanta RPO. This upgrade allows the capturing of electronic images for all education benefits. The upgraded version of TIMS allows greater flexibility in the assignment of clerical and claims processing personnel. It also allows all four Regional Processing Offices (RPOs) to access each others local TIMS database to share resources in processing claims.
LOAN GUARANTY
The year 2000 marked the first full year that the Loan Production and Loan Administration functions from Nashville, Columbia, and WinstonSalem have been assimilated into the Atlanta Regional Loan Center. Home ownership continues at the forefront of the American Dream and VA plays an important part in helping veterans achieve this goal and to enjoy the pride of home ownership. The Atlanta Regional Loan

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Your contributions in making this transition possible are certainly appreciated. I want you to know that we will continue to look for ways to ensure all veterans have access to our services.
The Regional Office looks forward to working with you and your staff in providing the best possible service to our veterans. I look forward to continuing the spirit of cooperation and service.
May you and your staff enjoy a joyous holiday season and be blessed with peace and happiness throughout the coming year.
Sincerely,
P. K. COURTNEY Director

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The concept of "One VA" for veterans of the southeast United States is now formally a reality after the June 2, 2000 dedication of the new, state-of-the-art Veterans Affairs regional Office Building.
Located at 1700 Clainnont Road, adjacent to the VA Medical Center and along the newly named "Pete Wheeler Highway" in Decatur, this new facility provides not only one-stop service for veterans but, much-needed additional parking space, improved layout and security, and enhanced technology for the thord-largest VARO.
"The Challenge has been met; the three very important parts of the VA are now under one roof, working day-to-day, side-by-side, focused solely on taking care of the veteran." Georgia's U.S. Senator Max Cleland, the ceremony's distinguished speaker commented. "The hard work by many here today to make this building a reality is testimony to the sacrifices of all veterans."
In addition to moving nearly 600 VA employees and representatives of the various veterans service organizations, more than 3,000 file cabinets, hundreds of computers and a regionalized education claims imaging system were relocated from downtown atlanta.
Under the terms of an "enhanced-use" lease agreement with the Development authority of Dekalb County, the county will lease the building to the VA for 30 years, and then it reverts to VA ownership. No taxpayer money was used for the construction project.

Ben Purcell, Vice-Chairman, Georgia Veterans Service Board, leads the Pledge of Allegiance

Participating in the June 2, ribbon cutting ceremony were (Left to Right) Commissioner Wheeler; The Honorable Herschel Gober, Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Robert J. Augustine, Esq., Chairman, Development Authority j of Dekalb County; Patrick K. Courtney, Director, VARO-Atlanta; Joe Thompson, Under Secretary for Benefits, USDVA; United States Senator Max Cleland, and Larry Deal, Director, Veterans Integrated Service Netwrok #7. Tom Moxley, Chaplain Atlanta VA Medical Center is pictured but hidden behind Commissioner Wheeler.

Commissioner Pete Wheeler greets United States Senator. Max Cleland

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RAYMOND A. ELROD, SR. MAYOR

BOBBY GRANT CHARLES G. WHITENER, SR.
TERRY L. CHRISTIE MICHAEL D. ROBINSON
COUNCILMEN

January 9, 2001
The Honorable Pete Wheeler, Commissioner Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building Suite E-970 Atlanta, GA 30334-4800
Dear Commissioner Wheeler:
On behalf of the City of Dalton, 1 want to thank you for all your efforts in arranging the "Supermarket of Veterans Benefits" at the Recreation Center on December 7, 2000. Veterans residing in and around Dalton were able to meet and talk with necessary officials of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service in order to apply for benefits or receive information. This was accomplished with a great deal of convenience since these essential people were available in one location to take care of their needs.
The attendance indicated the "Supermarket" was successful and the continuation of these services would be very beneficial. We appreciate the Veterans and their families and thank them for the sacrifices they made to serve our country.
Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I may ever be of assistance.
With warm regards, I remain

Ray Elrod, Mayor The City of Dalton

THE CITY OF DALTON, P.O. BOX 1205, DALTON, GEORGIA 30722-1205, 706-278-9500, FAX 706-278-8245

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"Supermarket" 2000 Activities
The one-day program provided a one-stop shopping service for veterans and their families to gather information regarding federal and state benefits to which they might be entitled. Approximately 1,850 claims were processed on December 7, 2000.
Mayor Ray Elrod of Dalton, stands with Commissioner Pete Wheeler after designating December 7, 2000 as "Supermarket of Veterans Benefits Day."
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GEORGIA VETERANS DAY PARADE ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA, INC.

2000 OFFICERS
and DIRECTORS
Marvin Myers, President H: (678)474-4999 FAX: (678) 474-4900 0: (770) 458-1985 Cell: (678) 361-7157
James Blaylock, Vice President H. (770) 981-2294 0: (404) 728-7626 FAX: (404) 728-7737
Robert L. Hopkins, Treasurer H: (770)394-1329 W: (770)640-0011 FAX: (770) 993-1324
Judy Humphries, Secretary H: (770) 9958312 O: 770)528-2611 FAX: (770) 528-2606
Bob Ritter, Executive Director H: (770)814-9583
DIRECTORS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PatBlasssie 0: (770) 528-2618
PARADE DAY Bob Ritter H: (770) 814-9583
BANQUET MaryAnn Wysor H: (770) 925-0249 O: (404) 651-4199 FAX: (404) 925-9308
GEORGIA DEFENSE FORCE Andy Wysor H: (770) 9254)249 O: (770) 381-1925
VETERAN GROUPS i AUXILIARIES Bob Pickens -VFW H: (770) 981-9088 FAX: (770)981-0393
Oaks H-.M04)_______ O: (404) 656-1710
Jack Moses-OTHERS H: (770) 973-6901
PARADE ARCHIVE Senator Joe Burton (404)636-3500

February 5,2001
Commissioner Pete Wheeler Department of Veterans Services Floyd Veterans Memorial Building-Suite E-970 Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Pete,
I wanted to drop you a note to tell you of our appreciation for your efforts for Veterans Day.
As always the proclamation ceremony in the capitol was splendid. It was nice to be able to sit in the audience and watch the honoring of our veterans and listeti to the remarks of Governor Barnes as he handed you the proclamation. It is a ceremony I have come to anticipate with good feelings every year. All of us feel a part of it and the picture afterwards. It seems to be one of the few times that brings all veterans from all the organizations together. Looking at some of past pictures including 1996 and the years since it makes me proud to be a veteran. We have you to thank for that.
Then I was able to open up the latest Veterans Bulletin and see pictures of the Atlanta parade and the ceremony in the capitol. The Veterans Day Parade Association thanks you for your part in making every Veterans Day a special day to honor our veterans. We do appreciate your efforts.
Sincerely,
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Marvin Myers President

"FREEDOM THROUGH SERVICE' P.O.Box54751,Atlanta,GA30308 (770)458-1985 FAX:(770)963-0133

Field
OFFICE

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX

COUNTIES SERVED

Steve Shaddix, Manager Bill Cash, VBC Brenda Rachel, VBC
Vicki King, VBC
Carol Phagan, VBC

102 N. Washington Street, Suite 402 Albany 31701 Phone: 229-430-1797, 1798 FAX: 229-430-1796
500 W. Lamar Street, Room 28 Americus 31709 Phone: 229-931-2546 FAX: 229-931-5151
Courthouse, Room 107 Cordele 31015-4216 Phone: 229-276-2366 FAX: 229-216-211*,

Dooly Dougherty
Lee Macon
Sumter

Marion Schley Terrell Webster

Crisp

See Albany-Americus-Cordele Division

Gary W. Locke, Jr., Manager Harry Evans, VBC Joe Massey, VBC
(Tuesdays & Wednesdays only)

Jefferson Professional Park, Suite 19 855 Sunset Drive Athens 30606-2285 Phone: 706-369-5630,5631 FAX: 706-369-5998
Courthouse, 12 S. Oliver Street Elberton 30635-1800 Phone: 706-213-2040 FAX: 706-213-2094

Barrow Clarke Jackson

Madison Oconee Oglethorpe

Elbert

Max Cotter, Asst. Commissioner --
Field Service
Rick Roby, Sr. Claims Counselor Lenora Evans, VBC
Jim Frederick, Asst. Commissioner -
Claims

Floyd Veterans Memorial Bldg., E-367 Atlanta 30334-4800 Phone: 404-656-5940 FAX: 404-657-1288
1700 Clairmont Road Decatur 30033 Phone: 404-929-5345 FAX: 404-929-5347

[For a complete listing of Claims Staff Personnel, see Special Services Units following this directory.]
Note: VBC is abbreviation for Veterans Benefits Counselor
Serving All Who Served

Fulton Clayton Fulton
^5

OFFICE
iliiBis
Johnny Langham, Manager Lamar Faircloth, Asst. Manager Angela Old, VBC Diane Shirey, VBC
Gerald Clayton, VBC

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX
SllSMll
1101 Fifteenth Street Augusta 30901-3196 Phone: 706-721-4301,4302 FAX: 706-721-6015
Burke County Office Park, Room 107 715 West 6th Street, PO Box 93 Waynesboro 30830-0093 Phone: 706-554-3874 FAX: 706-554-4496

COUNTIES SERVED

Columbia

Richmond

Burke

Craig Couturier, Manager Terri Hurst, VBC

307 E. Broughton Street Bainbridge 31717 Phone: 229-248-2599, 2663 FAX: 229-243-5362

Roy E. Hamby, Manager Barbara Collins, Secretary II

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Terry Smith, Manager Christine Hening, VBC

Walter Pinyan, Manager Rita Barnhart, VBC

Courthouse Annex, 301 School Circle PO Box 782 Blairsville 30514-0782 Phone/FAX: 706-745-6341

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Office Park Bldg., Suite 109 1803 Gloucester Street Brunswick 31520-6904 Phone: 912-262-2345, 912-264-7360 FAX: 912-261-3937

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130 E. Main Street, Suite 108 Canton 30114-2729 Phone/FAX: 770-720-3538

See Newnan - Thomaston - Carrollton Divison

See Dalton - Cartersville - LaFayette Division

Baker Calhoun
Clay Decatur
Early

Miller Mitchell Quitman Randolph Seminole

Fannin Rabun

Towns Union

Camden Glynn

McIntosh

Cherokee Cobb

Gilmer Pickens

Serving All Who Served

OFFICE

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX

See Rome - Cedartown Division

COUNTIES SERVED

B.C. Fowler, Manager William Tucker, VBC
(Tuesdays & Thursdays only) VBC
Quincey Horton, Manager Toni Fox, VBC
VBC

120 E. Louise Street PO Box 1135 Clarkesville 30523 Phone: 706-754-4316 FAX: 706-754-9185
Courthouse Annex, Room 100 102 West Tugalo Street Toccoa 30577 Phone: 706-282-4525 FAX: 706-282-4800
185 W. Franklin Street Courthouse Annex Hartwell 30643-1594 Phone/FAX: 706-376-4461

Banks Habersham

White

Franklin

Stephens

Hart

Jackson Square, 15 th Street Bldg. A, Room 2-B Columbus 31901 Phone: 706-649-1264 FAX: 706-649-1726

Chattahoochee Muscogee

Stewart

Tommy Clack, Manager Mylene Brett, VBC

1329 Portman Drive, Suite A Conyers 30094-6619 Phone: 770-388-5075 FAX: 770-785-6868

Rockdale Newton

Walton

See Albany-Americus-Cordele Division iilMlirOIN ( UtTERSVlI.I.i: -I.AF VY-KIT1liJfT7TirD" !lMS' nI*,pr,TNTV||

Robert S. Turner, Supervisor, Area 3 Judy Johnson, VBC
Jack Goodwin, Manager

City Park Annex, 210 Thornton PO Box 1104 Dalton 30722-1104 Phone: 706-272-2355 FAX: 706-272-2335
156 McEver Street, Suite 1 Cartersville 30120-3324 Phone: 770-387-3746 FAX: 770-387-4077

Catoosa Murray
Bartow

Whitfield Paulding

Serving All Who Served

^7

OFFICE Anita Boxall, VBC

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX

COUNTIES

01020100000102010201000102

Judiciary Annex, 108-E Villanow Street LaFayette 30728-2519 Phone: 706-638-5544 FAX: 706-639-2046

Chattooga Dade

SERVED Walker

Ben Hitson, Manager Ben Harrell, VBC
Mike Martin, VBC

Carl Vinson VAMC, Room 124-6, Ward 6A 1826 Veterans Blvd. Dublin 31021-3699 Phone: 478-272-4266 FAX: 478-274-7802
636 Oak Street, SE Eastman 31023 Phone: 478-374-6977 FAX: 478-374-6551

Bleckley Johnson Laurens
Dodge

Pulaski Treutlen

See Athens-Elberton Division

Stephen R. Deitz, Manager Jean Waller, FBC
Clarence R. Adams, Manager Teresa Bigelow, VBC

311 Green Street, NW, Room 307 Gainesville 30501-3764 Phone: 770-531-6060 FAX: 770-531-6061

Dawson Forsyth Gwinnett

Hall Lumpkin

Glennville Multi Office Complex 705 N. Caswell Street, PO Box 444 Glennville 30427-0444 Phone: 912-654-5159 FAX: 912-654-5179

Bryan Liberty Long

Tattnall Wayne

See Washington-Greensboro Division

Mike Roby, Supervisor, Area 2 Ron Pierce, VBC

235-A E. Slaton Avenue Griffin 30223 Phone: 770-412-4023,770-467-6099 FAX: 770-412-4023

Butts Fayette Henry

Pike Spalding Talbot

See Clarkesville - Toccoa - Hartwell Division 48

Serving All Who Served

OFFICE

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX

COUNTIES SERVED

A1 Rivera, Manager Silas Vance, VBC
Jay Howell, Manager
Loran Bryant, VBC
Robert A. Lindsay, Manager George Canavaggio, KSC Clay Harrell, VBC

189 S. Davis Road LaGrange 30241-2819 Phone: 706-845-4095 FAX: 706-845-4485

Harris Heard

Meriwether Troup

126 West Grady Avenue, PO Box 833 Lyons 30436 Phone: 912-526-8860 FAX: 912-526-4285
411 W. Oak Street McRae 31055 Phone: 229-868-6391 FAX: 229-868-4972

Appling Coffee Jeff Davis
Telfair

Montgomery Toombs Wheeler

653 Second Street, Room 203 Macon 31201-2817 Phone: 478-751 -3186, 3187 FAX: 478-751-6594

Bibb Crawford
Jasper Jones

Lamar Monroe Twiggs

See Lyons-McRae Division 7-:

Ernie Simons, Manager Vivian Howard, VBC, Melanie Kay, VBC

Georgia State War Veterans Home Carl Vinson Bldg., PO Box 741 Milledgeville 31061-0741 Phone: 478-445-4751,478-445-6900 FAX: 478-445-3139
......

See Thomasville-Moultrie Division

Baldwin Hancock Washington

Putaam Wilkinson

Kenneth Mills, Manager
(Wednesdays only)
Hope R. Mincer, Manager Serving All Who Served

22 E. Broad Street Newnan 30264 Phone: 770-254-7260 FAX: 770-254-7339
250 E. Lee Street Government Administrative Complex Thomaston 30286-0461 Phone: 706-646-6035
408 N. White Street, Room 202 Carrollton 30117 Phone: 770-836-6760 FAX: 770-836-6844

Coweta Upson Carroll

Taylor 49

OFFICE
Raymond Rollins, Manager Denise Frix, VBC
Michael Noles, VBC
4708 George Foley, Manager
Cdxl'Wilson, Assistant Manager
Jewel Middleton-James, VBC

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX
VI'M
201 Calhoun Ave. Rome 30162 Phone: 706-295-6026, 6280 FAX: 706-802-5520
Courthouse #2, Room 108 100 Prior Street Cedartown 30125 Phone: 770-749-2209 FAX: 770-749-2266
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440 Mall Blvd., Suite E Savannah 31406-4823 Phone: 912-356-2537 FAX: 912-356-2539

COUNTIES Douglas Floyd Polk
Chatham

SERVED
Gordon Haralson

Richard Dunlop, Manager Elizabeth Hunnicutt, VBC

3A West Altman Street Statesboro 30458 Phone: 912-871-1104, 1270 FAX: 912-871-1270

Bulloch Candler Effingham

Evans Jenkins Screven

Jo Ann M. Collins, VBC

Emanuel County Office Bldg. 101 N. Main Street, Room 3 Swainsboro 30401 Phone: 478-289-2617 FAX: 478-289-2704

Emanuel

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See Statesboro - Swainsboro Division

See Newnan - Thomaston - Carrollton Division

Jerry Poole, Manager Larry Price, VBC
Larue Calhoun, VBC

101 S. Broad Street Thomasville 31792 Phone: 229-225-4050 FAX: 229-225-3998
County Gov't. Bldg., Room 210 1220 S. Main Street, PO Box 386 Moultrie 31776-0386 Phone: 229-891-7135 FAX 229-891-7098

Grady

Thomas

Colquitt

50

Serving All Who Served

OFFICE
Ed Irby, Manager Sandra Wood, VBC

ADDRESS - PHONE- FAX
Tift County Admin- Bld8- Suite 111 225 Tift Avenue, PO Box 534 Tifton 31793-0534 Phone: 229-386-3856 FAX: 229-386-7386

COUNTIES SERVED

Ben Hill Irwin Tift

Turner Wilcox Worth

See Clarkesville-Toccoa-Hartwell Division

Ed Kent, Manager Joyce Boyd, VBC
Phil Youngblood, Area I Supervisor

2517-C1 BemissRoad Valdosta 31602-1938 Phone: 229-333-2178,2179 FAX: 229-259-5583
Valdosta VA Outpatient Clinic 3123 N. Ashley Street, Room 102 Valdosta 31602 Phone: 229-293-0152 FAX: 229-293-0162

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Mike Bates, Manager

City Hall, Room 206 700 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins 31093-3414 Phone: 478-929-1126 FAX: 478-929-1124

Berrien Brooks Cook

Echols Lanier Lowndes

Houston

Peach

Perry Morgan, Manager Jan Callaway, VBC
(Mondays only)
Ed Chancey, Manager Glenda Lee, VBC

Edward B. Pope Community Center 48 Lexington Ave. Washington 30673-0891 Phone/FAX: 706-678-3144
Green Co. Admin. Services Bldg. 201 N. Main Street Greensboro 30642 Phone/FAX: 706-453-7455
378 State Street POBox 172 Waycross 31502-0172 Phone: 912-285-6340 FAX: 912-285-6341

Glascock Jefferson Lincoln McDuffie
Greene

Morgan Taliaferro
Warren Wilkes

Atkinson Bacon Brantley Charlton

Clinch Pierce Ware

See Augusta - Waynesboro Division

Serving All Who Served

51

NAME / TITLE Jim Frederick, Assistant Commissioner Frank Boykin, Sr., Claims Counselor Bruce Chillion, Sr., Claims Counselor Tom Cook, Sr. Claims Counselor Charla Jones, Sr. Claims Counselor George Langford, Sr. Claims Counselor Jim Randles, Sr. Claims Counselor Lance Williams, Sr. Claims Counselor Buddy Craven, Claims Counselor Dan Cravey, Claims Counselor Linda Worthy, Secretary III Angela Carmichael, Secretary II Annie Eason, Secretary II Linda Williams, Secretary II
Gary Garlow, Manager Marilyn Ferguson, Hospital Contact
Representative
Dave Glass, VBC
Larry Samuel, Manager
Ben Hitson, Manager Ben Harrell, VBC

ADDRESS / PHONE Claims Division 1700 Clairmont Road Decatur, Georgia 300033
VSO: 404-929-5345 FAX: 404-939-5347
VA Hospital - Atlanta 1670 Clairmont Road Room1C208 Decatur, Georgia 30033
VSO: 404-728-7611 FAX: 404-327-4995 VA Hospital: 404-321-6111
Ext. 6357, 6358, 6359
VA Medical Center - Augusta 950 15th Street Room 2D-149 Augusta, Georgia 30914
VSO: 706-823-2218,706-823-3916 VA Hospital: 706-733-0188
Ext. 2218,3916 1-800-836-5561 FAX: 706-823-1768
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Room 124-6, Ward 6A 1826 Veterans Blvd. Dublin, Georgia 31021
VSO: 478-272-4266 FAX: 478-274-7802 VA Hospital: 478-272-1210
Ext. 2562

52

Serving All Who Served

Serving All W ho Served

COUNTY OR INDEPENDENT CITY (CONG. DISTRICT]
GEORGIA
APPLING (01) ATKINSON (08) BACON (01) BAKER (02) BALDWIN (Total) (CD 3) (CD 11) BANKS (10) BARROW (10) BARTOW (07) BEN HILL (08) BERRIEN (08) BIBB (Total) (CO 2) (CD 6) BLECKLEY (06) BRANTLEY (01) BROOKS (02) BRYAN (01) BULLOCH (01) BURKE (11) BUTTS (11) CALHOUN (02) CAMDEN (01) CANDLER (01) CARROLL (07) CATOOSA (09) CHARLTON (01) CHATHAM (Total) (CD 1) (CO 11) CHATTAHOOCHEE (02) CHATTOOGA (07) CHEROKEE (Total) (CD 6)

""VETERAN POPULATION

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF VA EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2000

COMPENSATION

TOTAL

S

EXPENDITURES '

PENSION

READJUSTMENT A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE A
INDEMNITIES

CONSTRUCTION A
RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES A ADMINISTRATIVE

1,306 646 763 248
4.069 976
3,093 1,240 3,506 7,201 1.534 1,527 16,396 7,030 9,366 1,165 1,500 1,446 2,753 3,550 1,693 1,752
397 4,749
626 7,531 5.918
856 25.341 18,900
6,441 868
2,278 13,934 6,282

1.634.985 817,526
1.146,077 434,103
6,122,806 1,470.282 4,652.524 1.144.412 2,397,373 6,752,416 2,424,291 2,752,233 16,118,914 6,799,683 9,319,231 1,527,120 2,317,399 2.181,784 2,871,653 4,396,541 3,385,951 2.1S9.050
477,574 4,893,275
858,836 6,596,692 4,368,912 1,342,164 27,766,713 20,928,916 6,639,795 1,577,050 2,699,193 9.651.633 5,862,099

1,503,011 653,672
1,061,663 361,260
5,555,768 1,334,118 4,221.850 1,046,481 2.135.807 6,002,399 2.257.475 2,559,047 13.934,204 5.878.074 8.056,130 1,408.357 2.202,487 1.992.328 2,290,583 3,363,726 3,051.523 1,968,700
407,031 4,141,526
817.361 5,877,645 3,879,813 1,257,529 23,286.640 17,550.969 5.735,851 1,072.676 2.683.346 6,390,873 5,096.247
P*0*2

49,147 125,895
17.197 36.663 296,649 71.235 225.414 31.416 86,946 369,164 73.450 106,205 1,145,312 483.144 662.166 46,126 39,170 99,239 265,664 639,216 209,255 64,390 46,972 536,899 5,747 279,026 162,603 32,683 2.660.940 2.156,253 704,687 451,022 71,928 634,663 365,588

82,827 37.959 49,197 16,180 270,389 84,929 205,460 66,515 174,618 380,853 93.366 86,981 1,039,398 438,465 600,933 72.637 75,742 90,217 115,406 193,597 105.173 105,960 23.571 214,850 35,728 440,021 326,496 51,952 1,620,933 1.221.676 399,257 53,352 143,919 626,097 380,264

COUNTY OR INDEPENDENT CITY (CONG. DISTRICT)
(CD 9) GEORGIA
CLARKE (10) CLAY (02) CLAYTON (Total) (CO 3) (CD 5) CLINCH (08) COBB (Total) (CO 5) (CO 6) (CO 7) COFFEE (08) COLQUITT (Total) (CD 2) (CD 8) COLUMBIA (10) COOK (08) COWETA (03) CRAWFORD (Total) (CO 2) (CD 3) CRISP (Total) (CD 2) (CD 6) DADE (09) DAWSON (09) DECATUR (02) DE KALB (Total) (CD 4) (CDS) (CO 6) (CO 11) DODGE (08) DOOLY (Total) (CD 2)

"VETERAN POPULATION
5.652

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF VA EXPENDTTURES FOR FY 2000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

COMPENSATION A
PENSION

READJUSTMENT A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE A
INDEMNITIES

3,789.734

3,294,626

249,275

245.833

CONSTRUCTION RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES A ADMINISTRATIVE

7,060 277
23,506 19,645 3,860
456 61,034
1,448 41,660 17,009
2,926 3,492
517 2,974 11,807 1,424 9.069
948 154 793 1,827 330 1.497 1.349 1,593 2,313 58,362 32,381 2,002 5,665 18,154 1,460 869 762

6.494,448 463,917
26,452.126 21,856,262
4,595,846 717,747
31.833.933 713.860
21,784.473 9,335,600 3,671,143 5.654,042 778,736 4,877,306 17,207,991 2,382,390 6.085.498 1.581.383 237,724 1,343,859 1,912,002 333,583 1.576.419 1,029,991 985,189 2,610,635
273.590,552 242,316,299
2,025,561 6,939,717 22,308,975 2.442.105
925,379 611,639

5,206,054 431,226
22,308,267 18,432,384
3,675,883 664.236
25,027,755 566.228
17,279,262 7,182,265 3,332,747 5.283,059
725,771 4,557,288 15.497,454 2,192,369 5,373,562 1,445,920
217,361 1,226,559 1,731.784
302,141 1,429,643
942,111 903,300 2,311,852 58,477,306 30,039,160 1,712,337 5,866.586 18,859,203 2,244.757 813.639 713,896
P*Q3

868,194 16,248
2.663.654 2.200.865
462,789 26,004
3,163,824 71,578
2,184,317 907,929 179,871 161.861 22,238 139,625
1,175,926 67,618
313,326 80,275 12,067 66,206 62,276 10,665 51,411 8.421 21,759
156,264 6,637.101 3,530,145
201,230 689,430 2,216,296 100,965
58,744 51,524

418,200 16,443
1,480,207 1,223,033
257,174 27,507
3,361,646 76.054
2,320.864 964,696 158,525 209.122 28,729 180,393 534,611 62,083 398,608 55,188 8,296 46,692 117,942 20,577 97,365 79,459 60,130 142,519
3,693,667 1,964,696
111,994 383,701 1.233,476
96,383 52,696 46,219

28,198 28,198

252.510 252,510

8,464,798 6,464,796

200,317,482 200.317,482

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF VA EXPENOrTURES FOR FY 2000

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF VA EXPENDITURES FOR FY MOO

COUNTY OR INDEPENDENT CITY (CONG. DISTRICT)

"Veteran population

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

COMPENSATION 4
PENSION

READJUSTMENT 4 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE 4
MDEWNTTIES

CONSTRUCTION 4
RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES 4 ADMINISTRATIVE

COUNTY Oft INDEPENDENT CITY (CONG. DISTRICT)

"VETERAN POPULATION

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

COMPENSATION *
PENSION

READJUSTMENT S VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE A
INDEMNITIES

CONSTRUCTION S
RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES* ADMMSTRATTV

(CDS) GEORGIA

DOUGHERTY (Total)

(CD 2)

(CD 8)

DOUGLAS (07)

EARLY (02)

ECHOLS (08)

EFFINGHAM (Total)

(CD 1)

(CD 11)

ELBERT (10)

EMANUEL (01)

EVANS (01)

FANNIN (09)

FAYETTE (03)

FLOYD (07)

FORSYTH (09)

FRANKLIN (10)

FULTON (Total)

(CD 4)

(CO 5)

(CD 6)

GILMER (09)

GLASCOCK (11)

GLYNN (01)

GORDON (09)

GRADY (02)

GREENE (11)

GWINNETT (Total)

n

(CD 4) (CO 6)

(CO 10)

HABERSHAM (09)

HALL (09)

HANCOCK(II)

108
9,657 3,948 5,709 9,348
901 222 3.288 3.053 233 1,650 1,462 799 2,444 12,158 9,108 9,082 1,955 66,273 1,473 52.349 12.451 1,908 224 8,593 3,978 1,995 1,163 49,605 35,294 8,057 6,254 3,425 11,463 547

113,740
14.065.064 5,705,887 8,359,177 8,392,760 1,126,683
479.826 3,509.115 3,306.906
202,209 1.920.070 2,649,840 1,161.852 3.295,411 9.408,962 8.477.801 2,087,051 1,937,733 62,034.622 1,064,417 70,735,109 10,235,096 2,658,605
248.164 8,073.165 3,404,575 2.350,203 1.263,046 16.456.896 13,259,561 3,012,904 2,184.411 3,650,627 9,561,972 0,751,001

100,043
12,415.391 5,036,651 7,378.740 5,527,933 1.028.265
453,693 3,116,565 2,936,976
179,569 1,760,467 2,460,517 1,082,082 3,084,172 7,903,047 5,858,866 1.752,495 1.785.079 43,427,449
901.163 33,660,990
8.665.296 2,496,709
224,994 7,281,524 3,104,539 2,159.354 1.191,316 14,708,294 10,568.556 2,400.982 1.740,756 3.359.346 8.486.096 6,097,846

7,220
1,006,270 409,033 599,237 350,550 40,562 11,483 235,425 221,859 13,566 30,218 92,196 31,865 62,582 917.252 239.849 25,553 45,251
3,696.827 60,663
3,038,411 777,553 65,294 11,669 273,560 63,670 69,249 26,364
1,326,691 953,105 216,569 157.017 106,865
465,625 620,707

6,477
641.403 260,203 361,200 514.277
57,656 14,650 157,125 148,071 9,054 109,371 97,127 47,685 128,657 586,683 579,086 309.003 107.403 3,970,468 82,391 3,095,830 792.247 96,602 11,501 518,081 236,386 121,660 63,368 2.421;911 1,739.920 395,353 286,638 192.416 630,251 32,448

40.000 40.000

30.699.878 30,699,878

GEORGIA
HARALSON (07) HARRIS (03) HART (10) HEARD (07) HENRY (Total) (CD 3) (CD 11) HOUSTON (Total) (CO 2) (CO 8) IRWIN (08) JACKSON (10) JASPER (11) JEFF DAVIS (06) JEFFERSON (11) JENKINS (11) JOHNSON (08) JONES (Total) (CD 3) (CD 8) LAMAR (03) LANIER (08) LAURENS (08) LEE (Total) (CO 2) (CD 8) UBERTY (01) LINCOLN (10) LONG (01) LOWNDES (Total) (CD 2) (CD 8) LUMPKIN (09) MCDUFFIE (10) MCINTOSH (01)

2.442 2,917 2,107
955 11,522 9,010 2,512 15,670 3,135 12,735
657 3,369 1,019
955 1,056
736 602 2,569 1,663 906 1.447 698 4,495 2,100 429 1,671 5,222 637 982 6,188 1,881 6,307 1,562 1,833 1,016

2.689.148 4,582,607 2.350,650
905,982 6.556.565 6,653.294 1,903,271 14,012,471 2,721,377 11,291,094 1,410.690 3,334,257 1,043,232 1,444,437 2,095,260
872,679 1,435.209 3.420.635 2.200,563 1.220.072 1,770,470 1,108,143 73,135,060 1.979,989
363,066 1,596,923 12,247,504
955,848 1,048,790 14,160,838 3,100,275 11,060,581 1,927,669 2,760,664 1,296,755

2.497,233 4,123,380 2,193.900
841.090 7,423,226 5,772,048 1,651,178 12,244.340 2,377.986 9.866,354 1,315,207 2,995,349
973,687 1,347,419 1.948.174
790,921 1,320,831 3,080,644 1,981,640 1,098,804 1,644'650 1.015,928 5,126,612 1,737,798
336,210 1,401,588 10.102.171
895,543 905,732 12,258,412 2,683,771 9.574.641 1,097,131 2,537,121 1,203,827

54,246 315,571
27,131 10,491 696.685 541,719 154,966 919,050 178,490 740,580 53,876 155,894 12,651 34,701 75,236 34,397 77,083 184,790 118,879 85,911 41,472 55,700 142,247 142,484 27,566 114,918 1,842,027 9,796 98,190 1,423,219 311,590 1,111,629 144,738 110,673 31,398

137,665 143,656 129,619
54,401 436,654 339,527
97,127 849,061 164,901 664,160
41,807 183,014 56,694 62,317
71,850 47,361 36,515 155,201 99,644 55.357 64.357 36,515 274,062 99,707 19,290 60,417 302,708 50,509 44,686 479,205 104,914 374,291 65.800 112,870 61,530

121,379

67,468.760

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GEOGRAPHIC OCSTRtSUnOH OP VA EXPEMOntfRES FOR FY 2000

GEOGRAPHIC MSTRBUnON OF VA EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2000

COUNTY OR INDEPENDENT CfTY

"VETERAN

TOTAL

COMPENSATION A

READJUSTMENT A VOCATIONAL

INSURANCE A

A CONSTRUCTION

MEDICAL SERVICES A

COUNTY OR MDEPEMDEMT CITY

"VCTERAN

TOTAL

Ul

fCONG. DtSTRKm

POPULATION EXPENOTTURES

PENSION

REHABILITATION

wocMumES RELATED COSTS ADMINISTRATIVE

(CONG. DOTRICn

population Expoamn

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

READJUSTMENT A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE A
INDEMNITIES

CONSTRUCTION A
RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES A ADMINISTRATIVE

MACON (02) MADISON (10) MARION (02) MERIWETHER (Total) (CD 2) (COS) MILLER (02) MITCHELL (02) MONROE (03) MONTGOMERY (01) MORGAN (10) MURRAY (09) MUSCOGEE (Total) (CO 2) (CO 3) NEWTON (10) OCONEE (10) OGLETHORPE (10) PAULDING (07) PEACH (Total) (CD 2) (CDS) PICKENS (09) PIERCE (01) PIKE (03) POLK (07) PULASKI (08) PUTNAM (11) QUITMAN (02) RABUN (09) RANDOLPH (02) RICHMOND (Total) (CD 10) (CD 11) ROCKDALE (04)

924 2,498
576 2,084 1,183
902 459 1,477 2.034 524 1,387 2,564 24.079 10,498 13,581 5.582 2.309 1,078 6,520 2,221 829 1.392 1,899 1,549 1,505 3,112 851 2,262 256 2,167 538 22.927 12,938 9.991 8.102

892,380 2.713,498
928,604 2,934,098 1,606,262 1.324,636
569,760 1.970,256 1,381,771
893.182 1,261,473. 2.313,341 62.931,157 28,292,150 34,639,007 2,056.759 1,841,485 1,058,690 3.744.255 2,718,251 1,029,008 1,889.243 2,594,642 2,431.889 1,070.466 10,252,668 1.025.342 1.615.800
402,586 2,075,260
742.546 229,911.838 205,526,826
24,382,012 3.199,335

798.197 2,505,249
851,854 2,705,438 1,483,849 1,221.589
527,527 1,800,091 1,191,509
840,399 1,152,254 2,122,981 55,864.580 25,115,207 30.749.373 2,355,746 1,457,738
971,692 3,275,758 2.359,377
893,154 1,468,223 2.393,852 2,263.012
937.981 9,329,485
935.141 1,475,171
381,675 1,924,159
665,249 49,136.868 27,606,370 21,530,498
2,680.670

34,927 68,966 43,733 101,671 55,928 46,043 13,939 77,849 76,911 19,504 29.978 45,066
5,582.872 2.509.609 3.072.963
23,395 74,157 27,261 215,603 223.351 84.551 138,800 105,588 80,453 53,510 726,519 39,079 28,834 6,392 37,750 41.700 5,012.208 2.815,689 2,196,219 94.305

59,256 139,283 33,017 126,689 69.485 57,204 28,294 92,316 113,351
33,279 79,241 145,274 1,483,705 667,034 816,671 279,618 109,590 59,737 252,896 135.523 51,303 84.220 95.202 88,424 78,978 196.964 51,122 111,995 14,516 113,351 35,597 1,495,513 840,218 655,295 424,060

987,567 987.587

173,279,663 173,279,662

SCHLEY (02) SCREVEN (11) SEMINOLE (02) SPALDING (03) STEPHENS (09) STEWART (02) SUMTER (02) TALBOT (02) TALIAFERRO (It) TATTNALL (01) TAYLOR (02) TELFAIR (08) TERRELL (02) THOMAS (02) TIFT (08) TOOMBS (01) TOWNS (09) TREUTLEN (08) TROUP (07) TURNER (08) TWIGGS (Tctaf) (CDS) (C011) UNION (09) UPSON (03) WALKER (09) WALTON (10) WARE (01) WARREN (11) WASHINGTON (11) WAYNE (01) WEBSTER (02) WHEELER (08) WHITE (09) WHITFIELD (09) WILCOX (08)

322 1,011
822 8,202 2,521
387 2.352
589 130 1,795 811 798 936 4,330 3,027 2.149 1,241 366 5,845 602 729 223 506 2,194 2.652 7,213 4,768 3,669 493 1,363 2.739 173 406 2,265 7,551 495

288.302 1,323,241 1,244,191 5,967,001 2.870,919
604,250 3,017,126
887,261 273,122 2,536,682 1,670,905 1,518,792 701,471 5,235,716 3,899,063 2,859,624 2,109,909 993.966 8,067,214 1.062,604 969,236 296,081 873.155 2,834,722 3,330,360 6,411,876 3,376,064 5,686,227 662,468 2,302,421 2.924.307 264,830 685,869 2.294.942 5,294,657 627,549

256,459 1.211164 1,172,769 5.343,021 2.686,717
554,767 2.611,146
812,665 262,817 2.341,609 1,563.438 1,436,013 612,566 4,760,207 3.570,026 2,597,808 1.834,783 941,775 7.364.768 1,020,082 872,728 268,600 606,128 2.883,445 2,995.234 5,784.138 3,014,606 5,262.687 612.826 2,083,104 ZeS5,630 244,587 640,476 2,128,418 4,693,780 773,577

7.590 46,836 18,289 232,631 53,680 23,069 254,452 37,298
2,215 84,501 48,117 32,707 34,023 227.729 131,548 127,937 215,652 24,540 344,510 28,004 50,590 15,454 35,136 41.993 165,144 204,952 142,153 171,824 18,943 128,969 . 113,432 8,704 17,861 82,925 140,502 22,617

21.253 64,241 53,133 391,349 150,522 26,414 151,528 37,128
6,090 110,552 38,352 50,072 54,882 247,780 197,489 134,079 59,474 27,551 357,938 44,518 45.918
14,027 31,891 109,284 169,982 422.791 219,005 251,716 30.699 60,348 155.245 10,539 27,332 103,599 480,575 31,355

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COUNTY OR INDEPENDENT CfTY (CONG. DISTRICT)
GEORGIA
WILKES (Total) (CD 10) (CD 11) WILKINSON (11) WORTH (08)
GEORGIA
TOTAL CONG. DIST(01) TOTAL CONG. DIST (02) TOTAL CONG. DIST (03) TOTAL CONG. DIST (04) TOTAL CONG. DIST (05) TOTAL CONG. DIST (08) TOTAL CONG. DIST (07) TOTAL CONG. DIST (08) TOTAL CONG. DIST (09) TOTAL CONG. DIST (10) TOTAL CONG. OIST(11)
GEORGIA (Totals)

"VETERAN POPULATION

GEOGRAPHIC WSTRBUTION OF VA EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

COMPENSATION A
PENSION

READJUSTMENT A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

INSURANCE A
INDEMNITIES

CONSTRUCTION A
RELATED COSTS

MEDICAL SERVICES A AOMMSTRATNE

995 656 337 917 1,661

1,185,558 836,168 349,390
1,133,952 1.972,100

1.087.780 767206 320.574
1,054,125 1,778,094

32,750 23,096
9,852 22,977
61,530

65,026 45,864 19,164 56,850 112,478

68,561 53,892 85,946 77,230 59,657 76,335 72,249 69,013 77,987 72,814 55,686
769,351

87.308.751 82,442,613 104,774.313 256,839.632 78,070,376 47,834,289 64,114,027 157,455,809 65,588,207 261,763,826 86,440,718
1,295.632,561

78.162,889 73.184.458 91,698.518 44.187.869 40.015,438 39,308,373 66.240,784 80,719,387 59.232,509 77.647.194 76,052,039
714,449,538

7,111,344 5.952,633 6,374.531 4.658.418 3,774,008 4.253.457 3,569,817 5.008.421 2,304,513 5,903,461 6,881,179
57,792,062

4,034,538 3,305.222 4.701,264 4.211,067 3.541.052 4.272,459 4,022,718 4,137.862 4,051,065 3.945,922 3,507.500
43.730,689

0 0 0 6,464.796 40,000 0 26,198 121,379 0 987,567 0
7.641.960

0 0 0 200,317.462 30.896.678 0 252,510 57,488,760 0 173.279,662 0
472,018,292

** Note: Estimated veteran population as of September 30,2000.

Servina All Who Served

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World War II Memorial
Dedicated I 2/7/95 to the 324,373 Georgians who served. 6.781 KIA. 11.650 WIA. 652 Ex-POWs and 364.

World W'ar I Memorial Dedicated 4/6/98 to the 77,000 Georgians who served 1,937 KIA, 3,319 WIA, 67 Ex-POW's and 54 MIA.
Georgia Vietnam Memorial Dedicated 11/11/98 to the 228,000 Georgian who sei s ed. 1.584 KIA. 8.534 WIA. 21 Ex-POW's and 40 MIA

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Korean War Memorial
Dedicated I I/I 1/93 to the 75.000 Georgians who served. 740 KIA. 1.040 WIA. 97 Ev-l'OW `s and 96 MIA.

Persian Gull" Memorial
Dedicated 3/10/93 to 28.000 Georgians who served. 13 KIA. 14 W IA. 2 Ev-POW s and 0 MIA.

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