City of Atlanta Commission on Aging
The City of Atlanta Commission on Aging is tasked with addressing the issues and concerns of the aging population in Atlanta. Members serve on an ongoing basis to address the special needs of the elderly as it relates to but not limited to, traffic and transportation (pedestrian walks, traffic signals, etc.), sanitation services, public safety issues, recreation services, housing, and social support services.
It is comprised of 19 voting members, appointed in the following manner:
- Two representatives appointed by the Mayor
- Two representatives appointed by the President of City Council
- One representative appointed by each of the 15 City Council members
Each member serves a four-year term from the date of appointment. View by-laws here.
Linda Adams
Evelyn D. Brown
Felecia Lanier
Maggie McCullom
Ernestine Mitchell
Jacqueline Sims
Jerri Sumlin
Delvin Walker
Annie Wright
A regular meeting of the full Commission is held on the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise ordered by the Commission in advance. All meetings are open to the public. Meetings begin at 10:00 am and are held in the Conference Room at C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center. It is located at 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. View 2026 meeting calendar here.
Resources:
Georgia Division of Aging Services
Fulton County Senior Services
DeKalb County Senior Services
Empowerline
Georgia Aging & Disability Resource Center
Senior Tax Grant
Issue Submission:
If you are aware of an issue that impacts seniors in Atlanta, you may share that information with the Commission on Aging by submitting details here at City of Atlanta Commission on Aging Issue Submission.
Annual Senior Satisfaction Survey :
Each year, the City of Atlanta Commission on Aging conducts a survey to determine how well the city is serving its’ senior residents. Click Commission on Aging Senior Satisfaction Survey to participate.
Contact Information:
City of Atlanta Commission on Aging
55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 1920
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone – (404) 330-6026
Fax – (404) 338-1383