New Birth Missionary Baptist Church helps feed 2K amid SNAP shutdown
Thousands of people lined up at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church overnight, hoping for some much-needed assistance putting food on the table as SNAP benefits were suspended amid the government shutdown.
'Fund Food Stamps Now': Party for Socialism and Liberation rally at Georgia Capitol
Demonstrators gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol, urging Gov. Brian Kemp to use state funds to support SNAP beneficiaries affected by the federal shutdown.
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.
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.
Carter's closing 150 stores, reducing office workforce by 15%
Popular children's clothing retailer Carter’s revealed it will be closing 150 stores and reducing 15% of its office-based workforce. Here’s what we know.
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.
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.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
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 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.
Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.
Molson Coors cutting hundreds of jobs as part of restructuring plan
Molson Coors Beverage Company is eliminating hundreds of jobs by the end of year as it undergoes a restructuring. (Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Kemp to lead delegation to Japan following South Korea visit
Gov. Brian Kemp is leading a Georgia delegation to Japan after a South Korea visit to strengthen business ties and attend the SEUS-Japan Conference.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare enrollment unaffected by shutdown
Medicare open enrollment is active and unaffected by the federal government shutdown.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.