Why does it feel like life is getting harder?

Show Us the Receipts chronicles the real-life impact of harmful legislation passed by politicians in Washington – and right here in Georgia.

First and foremost: the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We look at how changes to SNAP eligibility, hospital access, Medicaid enrollment, and other critical public programs affect the essential services people rely on every day in Southwest Georgia communities. This project helps us understand the real-life effects of this federal legislation for Southwest Georgians and offers guidance on how we can navigate and respond to these changes. You can find resources that help navigate these changes, explain the data behind the impacts, and amplify real-life experiences from neighbors across the region.

The One Big Beautiful Bill At-A-Glance

From healthcare to food assistance, the Bill is slashing programs that Southwest Georgians rely on.

Hospital Closures

Hospitals and clinics across the country, especially in rural areas like ours, need Medicaid and Medicare to stay open because many of our neighbors are covered by those programs. With the massive cuts in this Bill, providers will close up shop.

Government Assistance

1,910,000 Georgians get health coverage through Medicaid and 721,000 of us are at risk of losing coverage because of the One Big Beautiful Bill.[1] Over half of the children in our state are currently enrolled in Medicaid.[2]

Grocery Prices

The One Big Beautiful Bill does nothing to make groceries more affordable. Instead, it does just the opposite. In 2024, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reached 1,411,400 Georgians.[3] Soon, 155,000 of us could lose those benefits.[4]

Frequently Asked Questions

We have the answers you need about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act!

Will I lose my SNAP benefits?
Updated rules require more adults to report their hours in work, training, or volunteer to receive SNAP benefits beyond three months. You may need to comply if you are 18 to 64, not pregnant, not responsible for the care of a child under 14 years old, or not disabled in a manner that limits the ability to work. Learn more at by viewing this fact sheet from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute.
How many rural hospitals will close?
Currently, 22 rural hospitals are at risk of closing with half at immediate risk.[5] That includes Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early in Blakely and Donalsonville Hospital Inc in Donalsonville.[6]
Who benefits from all this harm?
Simple. The One Big Beautiful Bill gives the richest Americans enormous tax breaks. $2.3 trillion dollars go to the richest 10% with nearly half of that amount going to just the richest 1%.[7]