Ninth District Opportunity will begin accepting applications Tuesday for a program that helps the elderly and homebound with their home heating costs.
The program is for residents of Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White counties.
Households in which every member is age 65 and older or is homebound due to health reasons may apply for assistance. The Georgia Department of Human Services will help pay heating costs for gas or electric.
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