Georgia

Exempts the homestead from all ad valorem property taxes up to a value that adjusts annually (federal Service Connected Disability formula, around $109,986 in 2026). Transfers to the unremarried surviving spouse and minor children.

Georgia does not tax VA disability compensation. Military retirement income is currently exempt on an age-based scale: under 62 up to $17,500 (plus another $17,500 with at least that much earned income), 62 to 64 up to $35,000, and 65 and older up to $65,000. House Bill 266 (signed May 13, 2025) replaces the age tiers with an exemption of up to $65,000 of military retirement income at any age; per the enrolled bill text it takes effect July 1, 2026 and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Georgia issues a free Disabled Veteran license plate - no registration, manufacturing, or annual fee - to veterans certified 100% totally disabled (permanently or temporarily) or compensated at the 100% level due to individual unemployability. The plate allows disabled-parking privileges, and qualifying veterans are also exempt from ad valorem/title tax (TAVT) on one vehicle.

Georgia adds 5 points to a veteran's passing score on state pre-employment exams, with an additional 10 points for veterans who have a service-connected disability.

Under 38 USC 3679(c) (originally Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act), every public college that accepts Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill students must charge in state tuition to covered students using their GI Bill, regardless of state residency. The old requirement to enroll within 3 years of separation was removed by the Isakson and Roe Act effective August 1, 2021, so there is no longer a time limit after discharge. State specific extensions to this rule are noted below where applicable.

Georgia's HERO Scholarship provides college aid to Georgia National Guard and U.S. Reserve members who served in a combat zone, and to their children. Public colleges also offer veteran and dependent tuition support; confirm current programs with the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.

Free honorary Disabled Veteran Sportsman's License covering hunting and fishing.

Free Veterans Annual Park Pass for all Georgia State Parks day use entry. Camping discounts available.

Disabled and wartime veterans receive a 25% discount on Georgia state park entrance, annual ParkPass, camping, and recreation fees with a Certificate of Eligibility, and resident veterans can claim a free one-time honorary hunting and fishing license.

Georgia maintains two State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (Glennville and Milledgeville) where qualified veterans and dependents receive free interment, including the grave site, a headstone, and opening/closing.