(ATLANTA, Ga.) — The Department of Human Services says they are working as fast as they can to approve thousands of SNAP benefits applications.

The department told WSB-TV investigative reporter Ashli Lincoln that they are experiencing a backlog in approving and renewing applications.

Lincoln has been looking into these delays for months, and has learned this most recent delay is caused by a shortage of employees.

>> Check back with WSB Radio for updates on this story as it develops.

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