State asking for public input for LIHEAP Program

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services wants your input on the state’s next Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program.

LIHEAP helps eligible elderly, home-bound and other low-income Georgians with home heating costs.

DFCS reports the program gave residents about $49 million in assistance this year.

Copies of the new plan are available on the DFCS website, at county DFCS offices, community action agencies and area agencies on aging.

If you’re interested in submitting a written comment, you can send it to the following address:

LIHEAP Program, Office of Family Independence, Division of Family and Children Services

Two Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 21-276 Atlanta, GA 30303

Written comments must be received by July 13.

You can also make an oral comment by calling the LIHEAP Program at 404-657-3429.