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“All SNAP Recipients Must Reapply Under New USDA Push — Millions Face Recertification Overhaul”
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is undergoing a major administrative shake-up as part of an effort to tighten eligibility and reduce alleged fraud. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that all current recipients will be required ... -
FAA Operations Back to Normal: What Travelers Need to Know
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially returned to full operational status, bringing relief to airlines, airports, and millions of travelers nationwide. After a period of uncertainty caused by the federal government shutdown, the agency has restored its staffing, systems, ... -
Government Shutdown Ends as President Signs Deal to Reopen Federal Operations
The weeks-long federal government shutdown has officially come to an end after the President signed a bipartisan agreement to reopen agencies and restore funding. The new deal immediately brings hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal employees back to work and ... -
R&B Star Akon Arrested in Atlanta Over Outstanding Bench Warrant
Atlanta-based law enforcement officers from the Chamblee Police Department arrested Akon (born Aliaune Thiam) on Friday after Flock camera technology flagged a vehicle registered to him at a business on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. FOX 5 Atlanta The warrant stemmed from ... -
“From East Point to the Rock Hall: How Outkast Made Hip-Hop History in Cleveland”
In a landmark moment for hip-hop and Southern music, the legendary Atlanta rap duo Outkast—Outkast, composed of André 3000 (André Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton)—were formally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. Pitchfork+3Rock & ... -
“Georgia Exclusive: Chick‑fil‑A’s Sweet-Potato Specials Hit Only Truett’s Group Locations”
For the holiday season, Chick-fil-A’s Georgia-based specialty restaurants under the Truett’s Group banner are rolling out two limited-time sweet-potato menu items you won’t find anywhere else. FOX 5 Atlanta Guests dining at Truett’s Group locations—including Truett’s Grill, The Dwarf House, ... -
“Cold Snap Hits Metro Atlanta — Warming Shelters Open Across Region”
As temperatures are expected to drop by about 40 degrees in parts of North Georgia, multiple local municipalities have activated warming and overnight shelters to help individuals and families stay safe and warm. Warming shelters in metro Atlanta What we ... -
“Senate Edges Toward Ending Shutdown — But Health-Care Fight Isn’t Over”
The United States Senate advanced a procedural vote late Sunday night that could reopen the government after a 40-day shutdown, thanks to a deal struck by moderate Democrats and Republicans. FOX 5 Atlanta The agreement would temporarily fund most federal ... -
“Travel Chaos: Flight Cancellations & Delays Spike Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown”
Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been canceled or delayed as the federal government shutdown drags on, with approximately 1,700 flights canceled on Monday and nearly 1,000 more on Tuesday. FOX 5 Atlanta The disruption stems from mounting staffing ... -
“No New IRS Relief Deposit Coming in November — Here’s What You Need to Know”
Despite viral claims circulating online of a new federal stimulus payment arriving in November, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms no relief payments are scheduled for 2025. The agency emphasizes that the last major credit was the $1,400 Recovery Rebate ...