Jobs Recovery Picking Up Steam, Though Troubling Signs Remain

A look at job growth in Georgia finds the last few months have been the strongest stretch of growth since the start of the Great Recession in December 2007.  Though job creation ticked above the national average over the past six months, Georgia was among the hardest hit states by the Great Recession and remains years away from full recovery. Download Fact Sheet

 

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Critical SNAP Updates

The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.  

DHS states: “Households may continue to redeem benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card prior to Nov. 1, 2025, at any SNAP authorized retailer.” 

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 your comment on the Georgia Pathways to Coverage Program

Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form: