Georgia Health Report: Refugees to be cut out of SNAP benefits

By Emma Auer

Published November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM EST

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, how changes to a federal food assistance program could impact the health of thousands of Georgians. Host, Emma Auer is joined by Renuka Rayasam, a reporter based in Atlanta for KFF Health News.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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