In Atlanta, a debate is underway at the state capitol regarding Georgia's budget rules. Disability advocates are warning that these rules could leave thousands of vulnerable residents without care. The new budget directives may lock in previous cuts to Medicaid waivers, affecting those on the state's waiting list.

Approximately 8,000 people are currently on this waiting list, with over 1,200 in urgent need of services. Further details on the potential impact of these budget rules are available from local news sources. The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is among the organizations involved in this issue, highlighting the challenges faced by families on the waiting list.