Fulton County Leaders and U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick Launch New Resource Guide for Georgia Veterans
Fulton County leaders, in collaboration with U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, a veteran himself, have introduced a new resource guide aimed at connecting Georgia military veterans with essential services. The initiative was unveiled during a veterans roundtable held at Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta. The event brought together veterans, local, state, and federal leaders to discuss critical issues affecting former service members, including housing, mental health, and economic opportunities. The new guide features an online hub designed to help veterans navigate available services, ranging from healthcare access to starting a business. Jack Norton, a Marine Corps veteran and business owner, highlighted the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life or entrepreneurship, emphasizing that while veterans possess valuable skill sets, they often lack a business plan upon leaving the military. The guide seeks to bridge this gap by providing networking opportunities and resources to help veterans build ...