DeKalb County braces for possible SNAP suspension, expands local support
SNAP benefits for 1.6 million Georgians are set to end Nov. 1 unless Congress or the courts intervene.
SNAP benefits for 1.6 million Georgians are set to end Nov. 1 unless Congress or the courts intervene.
Recall: Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Georgia SNAP recipients brace as shutdown threatens benefits
More than a-million Georgians depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on the table.
More than a-million Georgians depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on the table.
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.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a Saturday food giveaway to feed 2,000 families affected by the SNAP pause.
Portillo’s opens first Georgia restaurant, marking 100th location
Portillo’s will open its first Georgia restaurant and 100th location in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
Portillo’s will open its first Georgia restaurant and 100th location in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
Atlanta pauses evictions, water shutoffs as SNAP funding lapses
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
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.
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.