In 2010, as part of a joint effort, the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute participated in a statewide tour to educate Georgians about the Affordable Care Act and its implications on the state. GBPI was one of four sponsors that traveled to six Georgia communities, including Athens, Butler, Macon, Rome, Savannah and Tifton. Click on the link below to download the presentation from the 2010 Health Care Tour.
Presentation by Tim Sweeney, Director of Health Policy, GBPI (PowerPoint PDF)
GEORGIA – While time is running short for federal leaders to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
As there is no clear resolution to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of
The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.
However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available.
If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank here.
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
