Summary
The U.S. federal government shutdown has closed national parks and affected many people in Georgia. Federal workers at key locations like airports and the CDC are furloughed or working without pay. Local organizations and communities are worried about the prolonged impact on food aid and other essential services.
Key Facts
- The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its third day, closing national parks and furloughing federal workers.
- Atlanta's airport employees, like the TSA, are working without pay, similar to previous shutdowns.
- The Atlanta Community Food Bank is preparing for an increase in demand if federal aid programs, such as WIC, run out of funds.
- The CDC in Atlanta is already short-staffed due to prior job cuts and furloughs thousands more employees because of the shutdown.
- Georgia farmers face delays in essential funding and data due to the congressional standstill affecting the Farm Bill.
- The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area may have to cancel school trips due to the shutdown.
- Political disagreements between Republicans and Democrats are at the center of who is responsible for the shutdown’s impact.
