Lawmakers call on Gov. Kemp to take action with SNAP program in jeopardy

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – In just three days, more than one million Georgians could lose food assistance if the government shutdown continues.

About 1 in 8 Georgians rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps.

State Democratic lawmakers are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to dip into the state’s roughly $14 billion reserve fund…

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