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Social Security payment dates for August 2026. When GA will get benefits

Social Security payment dates for August 2026. When GA will get benefits

See when Georgia recipients can expect their Social Security benefits for the month of August.
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Social Security payment schedule for August 2026: Check dates, why SSI skips August

Social Security payment schedule for August 2026: Check dates, why SSI skips August

The Social Security Administration has released the August 2026 payment schedule. Find out when your retirement benefits will arrive and why SSI recipients won't receive a payment in August.
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Social Security Announces August 2026 Payment Schedule for Disability Beneficiaries

Social Security Announces August 2026 Payment Schedule for Disability Beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries for August 2026. Payments will be distributed based on beneficiaries' birth dates, with those born before May 1997 receiving payments on August 3. Others will receive payments on August 12, 19, or 26, depending on their birth date. This schedule aligns with the retirement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment dates, allowing beneficiaries to plan their budgets accordingly.
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Why isn't there an SSI payment in August 2026? What to know

Why isn't there an SSI payment in August 2026? What to know

Supplemental Security Income recipients won't receive an SSI payment in August 2026 because the benefit was issued early on July 31. Here's the full payment schedule.
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Social Security Administration Schedules August Payments for Recipients

Social Security Administration Schedules August Payments for Recipients

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute monthly benefits to recipients in August 2026. Payments will be issued on specific dates based on the beneficiaries' birth dates. Those born between the 1st and 10th of any month will receive their payments on August 12, those born between the 11th and 20th on August 19, and those born between the 21st and 31st on August 26. Additionally, recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997 and those who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their payments on August 3. The SSA offers payment through direct deposit and the Direct Express Card, a special debit card for federal payments.
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Evan Newton Takes Over The Monticello News Amid Local Journalism Decline

Evan Newton Takes Over The Monticello News Amid Local Journalism Decline

Evan Newton, a 25-year-old, has recently become one of the youngest newspaper owners in the United States by acquiring The Monticello News, a small weekly publication in southern Georgia. Despite his youth and limited business experience, Newton is now managing a three-person staff along with several freelancers and contract delivery personnel. His office, filled with half-filled reporter notebooks and other eclectic items, reflects his hands-on approach to running the paper. Newton is learning the ropes of newspaper management in real-time, handling tasks such as editing stories and managing subscriptions. His acquisition comes at a time when local journalism is facing significant challenges, with many small newspapers struggling to survive.
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James Fordham Faces Closure of Beloved Georgia Roller Coaster After 28,000 Rides

James Fordham Faces Closure of Beloved Georgia Roller Coaster After 28,000 Rides

James Fordham Faces Closure of Beloved Georgia Roller Coaster After 28,000 Rides
The Augusta Chronicle The Augusta Chronicle
Kemp names panel to weigh Burke sheriff's suspension after indictment

Kemp names panel to weigh Burke sheriff's suspension after indictment

A a federal grand jury indictment alleges that Williams accepted bribes from five people to fix their pending DUIs.
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Nauru Withdraws Recognition of Georgia's Occupied Regions, Impacting Diplomatic Landscape

Nauru Withdraws Recognition of Georgia's Occupied Regions, Impacting Diplomatic Landscape

The government of Nauru, now known as the Republic of Naoero, has announced the withdrawal of its recognition of Georgia's Russia-occupied regions, Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia, as independent states. This decision, effective immediately, also includes the termination of diplomatic relations with these regions. Nauru's move leaves only four countries—Russia, Syria, Venezuela, and Nicaragua—continuing to recognize these regions as independent. The decision follows similar actions by Vanuatu and Tuvalu, which withdrew recognition in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Georgia has welcomed Nauru's decision and expressed readiness to establish diplomatic ties.
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SSI payments for August coming early for Tennessee recipients

SSI payments for August coming early for Tennessee recipients

Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive their August payments early as the first falls on a Saturday.
Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press
When do SSI payments go out this month. See August schedule

When do SSI payments go out this month. See August schedule

Michigan residents who are a part of the Supplemental Security Income program will get their checks early for August. Here's why.
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Could Effingham residents get paid by OpenAI? | Opinion

Could Effingham residents get paid by OpenAI? | Opinion

OpenAI is building a massive data center in Effingham County. A new proposal suggests residents deserve a royalty.