How the government shutdown could affect Georgia

In this Jan. 7, 2019 file photo, a Transportation Security Administration employee helps air travelers submit their bags for inspection at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Georgia won’t be spared from the effects of a federal government shutdown.

Without a deal, the U.S. government will run out of funds this weekend. Many services will stop, and tens of thousands of federal employees in Georgia won’t get paid.

Depending on how long a shutdown lasts, here are some of the areas to expect to see impacts in Georgia.