WSB Radio on MSN

Georgia may soon offer extra summer food stamp benefits

Georgia could soon join 37 other states currently offering extra food stamp benefits to eligible families during the summer ...
WMAZ

Georgia lawmakers file bill that would restrict junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

ATLANTA — A group of Georgia lawmakers have filed a bill that could restrict certain purchases with SNAP benefits of what's considered junk food. The "Georgia SNAP Healthier Choices Act of 2026" was ...
Hosted on MSN

New restrictions on food stamp benefits advance at Georgia Capitol

Georgia lawmakers have advanced legislation that would add new restrictions for people receiving food stamp benefits in the state. The measure includes new verification requirements for SNAP benefits ...
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

SNAP Tracker: People Are Losing Food Assistance as the Republican Megabill Is Implemented

SNAP participation nationwide fell by 2.5 million people (6 percent) between the law’s July 2025 enactment and December of ...
11Alive

Here's when full November SNAP benefits will be available to Georgia recipients

ATLANTA — Georgians who have been waiting for their full November SNAP benefits are expected to receive them soon, according to officials. The Georgia Department of Human Services said it has received ...