Press Releases

Today we honor and remember every American who ever served in any branch of the United States military.

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Service Mike Roby and members of the State Veterans Service Board will meet with Athens Mayor Nancy Denson for the signing of a proclamation designating Dec. 2, 2015, as “Supermarket of Veterans Benefits Day” in Athens.

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service has a new Appeals Director.

Commissioner Mike Roby has announced his appointment of appeals officer Henri Torres to the position.

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service is saddened to report the death of Ray Hendrix, member of the Veterans Service Board since 2001.

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service has a new Assistant Commissioner for Field Operations & Claims.

Commissioner Mike Roby announced his appointment of GDVS Claims & Appeals Director George Canavaggio to the position, effective today.

Last week the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a new regulation expanding eligibility to certain veterans who may have been exposed to the Vietnam-era chemical herbicide commonly known as Agent Orange.

The Veterans Service Board has selected a new Commissioner of Veterans Service.

The Veterans Service Board will meet Monday to select the next Commissioner of Veterans Service.

Commissioner Pete Wheeler, leader of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service since 1954, died peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning, Tuesday, April 21, 2015.