Georgia residents who rely on food assistance could soon lose benefits as the federal government shutdown drags on, and state leaders say they can’t step in to help. What’s Happening: Governor Brian Kemp told reporters Wednesday that Georgia lacks the money to replace federal SNAP benefits if Washington fails to reach a budget deal. The […]
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SNAP
Who Gets SNAP: The program provides monthly food assistance to low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities who meet income requirements. In Georgia, a family of four typically qualifies if they earn less than around $36,000 per year. Recipients use an electronic card to buy groceries at stores.
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15,000 Baby Mattresses Recalled Over Suffocation Risk
Parents who bought portable crib mattresses from Modera need to stop using them right now. What’s Happening: Modera is recalling about 15,000 Pack N Play mattresses because they don’t fit play yards properly. The gaps between the mattress and the side walls can trap babies and stop them from breathing. The mattresses were sold on […]
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Roswell Approves $3.2 Million Trail To Make Woodstock Road Safer
A new multi-use trail along Woodstock Road will give residents and students a safer way to walk and bike to schools and parks. What’s Happening: Roswell City Council approved a $3.19 million contract to build the first part of the Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail. Construction starts early 2026 and should finish before school begins in […]
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Police Search for Two Suspects After Augusta Theft
Authorities are asking for your help to find two people they say stole something from a business on Washington Road. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office posted pictures of two people wanted in connection with a theft on Wednesday on the 3100 block of Washington Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the two people […]
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Deputy Shoots Man After Macon Circle K Attack
A man attacked workers and customers at a convenience store early Thursday morning before a deputy shot him, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: Deputies say 28-year-old Zachary Aaron Ware died after a Bibb County deputy shot him at the Circle K on Chambers Road, according to the sheriff’s office. The shooting […]
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Woman Arrested After 4-Year-Old’s Body Found in Car Trunk
A 4-year-old girl was found dead in the trunk of a car in Hall County over the weekend. What’s Happening: Jessica Motes was arrested Sunday after her father saw her at a shopping center parking lot in Oakwood. According to court documents, she told him she had hurt the child and thought the girl was […]
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They Made It! The Atlanta Dogwood Festival Will Return in 2026
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will happen next spring after receiving partial funding and permission from the city to charge admission for the first time in its 90-year history. What’s Happening: The festival raised about $72,000 of its $250,000 goal by the Nov. 1 deadline. The City of Atlanta agreed to let organizers charge entry fees […]
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What Are Georgia’s Best Costume Shops For Halloween?
Halloween still brings out the shoppers, but Georgians are watching their wallets more carefully this year. What’s Happening: Two Georgia costume stores landed on a new list of America’s best Halloween shops. Psycho Sisters in Atlanta ranked 12th, while Ensemble Sewing & Costumes in Augusta came in 59th. Montana Capital surveyed shoppers across the country […]
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54 Years Separate Marietta’s Mayoral Candidates
A 24-year-old systems engineer wants to unseat the 78-year-old mayor who’s run Marietta for 16 years. Why It Matters: The November 4 election pits incumbent Steve “Thunder” Tumlin against Sam Foster in what’s become one of Georgia’s most interesting generational showdowns. If elected, Foster would become Marietta’s first Black mayor and its youngest. The Incumbent: […]
