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.
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.
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.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
DHS issues new travel guidance for foreigners, green card holders
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival to return in 2026 with entrance fee
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
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.
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Teacher’s death under investigation after reportedly drinking cleaning solution at restaurant
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman who reportedly drank a beverage containing an industrial cleaning solution at a restaurant.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman who reportedly drank a beverage containing an industrial cleaning solution at a restaurant.
Get a sneak preview of next year’s USPS stamp designs
The U.S. Postal Service has revealed an early look at its 2026 stamp lineup, showcasing designs that honor cultural icons, historical milestones, and timeless themes.
The U.S. Postal Service has revealed an early look at its 2026 stamp lineup, showcasing designs that honor cultural icons, historical milestones, and timeless themes.
New Korean fried chicken restaurant brings late-night eats to Midtown
A new bb.q Chicken restaurant has opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, offering fresh Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails and late-night hours for hungry customers.
A new bb.q Chicken restaurant has opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, offering fresh Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails and late-night hours for hungry customers.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Venmo, Bilt team up to reinvent rent and mortgage payments
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Venmo announced a new partnership with Bilt at Money20/20 to integrate rent, mortgage, and neighborhood merchant payments into the Venmo experience.
Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
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.
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.
These organizations support families with groceries, emergency food boxes, baby supplies, and in some cases, housing or utility aid.
How to score Halloween 2025’s best food deals and freebies
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.
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.
Food banks across North Georgia are bracing for a surge, and asking the public to step in immediately.
Tesla reportedly phasing out AM/FM radios in 2026 standard models
Tesla may be ditching AM/FM radio in its 2026 budget models. Here’s what we know.
Tesla may be ditching AM/FM radio in its 2026 budget models. Here’s what we know.