2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Gwinnett teen steps up to help families impacted by government shutdown
A Shiloh High School junior is raising funds to support families in need.
A Shiloh High School junior is raising funds to support families in need.
Tenants in Cave Spring face eviction just days before Thanksgiving
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Metro Atlanta food banks struggle to keep shelves filled amid government shutdown
Volunteers say the need was already high before the government shutdown began due to the rising cost of food.
Volunteers say the need was already high before the government shutdown began due to the rising cost of food.
Warnock criticizes Trump administration over SNAP funding pause
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock visited a community market in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood, Monday.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock visited a community market in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood, Monday.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.