New Birth Missionary Baptist Church steps in to help amid SNAP shutdown
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a Saturday food giveaway to feed 2,000 families affected by the SNAP pause.
Atlanta pauses evictions, water shutoffs as SNAP funding lapses
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Georgia SNAP benefits shutdown: 1.5M residents brace for food aid pause
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Hope Atlanta on SNAP pause: ‘We have no idea what this is going to look like’
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Georgia Head Start programs secured by 45-day emergency bridge loan amid shutdown
Emergency bridge funding will keep Georgia Head Start classrooms open for 45 days during the federal shutdown.
Georgia SNAP benefits pausing? Where you can get free food in metro Atlanta
These organizations support families with groceries, emergency food boxes, baby supplies, and in some cases, housing or utility aid.
Georgia SNAP benefits: How you can help those impacted by upcoming pause
Food banks across North Georgia are bracing for a surge, and asking the public to step in immediately.
Georgia SNAP benefits to pause amid shutdown | What users must know now
Georgia’s SNAP payments will pause Nov. 1 because Congress has not passed a federal funding bill.
Here's how your kid's screen time compares with everyone else
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.
Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds
The enthusiasm for the savings program comes as millions of Americans struggle to set aside money for the future.
Acetaminophen, pregnancy and autism: Doctors clarify the science
Health officials and experts assert no proven causative link between acetaminophen and autism, emphasizing its safety for pregnant women.
Amy Lacy’s children thank supporters as they navigate loss after Atlanta hit-and-run
Amy Blanc Lacy, a "The Walking Dead" crew member, died in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Atlanta earlier this month.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
Most parents fall into debt for their children: Survey
A survey reveals that soaring living costs are pushing most parents into debt. Many say it’s becoming “unmanageable."
Fulton County launches pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for employees
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.
Disney influences thousands of baby names every year: See the list
A new study is revealing the most popular baby names inspired by Disney characters. Here’s which names made the list.
These are the best states to have a baby, new study finds
Here’s which state topped the list as the best state to have a baby, thanks to top-tier health care, low infant mortality and strong family support policies.