Will people in Georgia lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1? What to know as shutdown continues

The USDA has announced that SNAP benefits will not be issued Nov. 1. How many Georgians will be affected? What to know.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

‘Where does this end?’ Why Kemp opposes state bailout of food stamp program

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls to tap state funds to keep food assistance flowing as federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.

As lapse in SNAP benefits gets nearer, Atlantans already face food assistance delays

With SNAP benefits set to not go out on Nov. 1, Atlantans already struggling with food assistance face new uncertainty.
Rough Draft Atlanta on MSN

Georgia Democrats seek state emergency funding for food stamps program

Democrats in Georgia are pushing to protect the SNAP program, while Republicans blame Democrats for the ongoing federal ...
WMAZ

Backlog blues | Central Georgia residents frustrated with food stamps program delays

MACON, Ga. — When a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) renewal application is turned in, the Department of Human Services is supposed to process the request within 30 days. However, ...

Georgia SNAP seeks at least $60 million after federal budget cuts

Georgia’s SNAP administrators say they would need more than $60 million from state coffers to maintain their level of ...
WSB Radio

Georgia food stamp call center expected to reboot following cyberattack

ATLANTA — The call center supporting Georgia’s food stamp program is expected to come back online after a recent cyberattack forced it offline over the weekend. The Georgia Department of Human ...

Refugees will be among the first to lose food stamps under federal changes

Under the budget law that Republicans call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, food assistance for refugees will be sliced. The change is sowing fear, uncertainty, and a struggle for survival — a sign of ...