Low-Income At Risk Due to Federal Cuts in Heating Aid Program

For close to two decades, low-income Georgians have kept warm with the help of a federal program that offers aid for winter heating bills.

But budget cuts and the troubled economy mean a record number this year could have trouble keeping their heat on.

This month, low-income seniors can apply for up to $350 of winter heating aid from their local community action authorities. And in December, the aid is open to all ages who are at or below 150% of the poverty level.