Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
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The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling on Congress to end the stalemate and pay TSA agents working without pay, as the prolonged shutdown raises concerns about airport delays and staffing nationwide.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Airport officials say they are working with federal partners to manage passenger flow after reports that roughly one-third of TSA workers did not report to work during an ongoing federal funding impasse.
The Atlanta airport is asking travelers to arrive earlier than they usually would and to be patient as it deals with weather delays and airport security workers calling out.
Transportation Security Administration officers say the financial and emotional toll is mounting as the latest federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight.
The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.
Delta Air Lines employees around the world will be getting a bonus of around four paychecks just in time for Valentine's Day.
A Delta spokesperson says the airline experienced no cancellations over the weekend, despite concerns the federal shutdown could disrupt air travel nationwide.
On Atlanta's West Side, a local farmer is filling the gap left by stalled SNAP benefits by providing fresh produce for struggling families.
Two metro Atlanta federal employees describe the financial strain of going more than a month without pay, and their relief as back pay is finally on the way. But with funding set to expire again on Jan. 30, fears of another shutdown remain.
Delta's CEO says that flights should be back to normal a lot faster than people think now that the government is reopening.
Here's how all of Georgia's House representatives voted on the bill that ended the longest government shutdown in history.
Buried deep in the government shutdown deal is a provision that would make many hemp-derived products illegal, threatening a fast-growing industry in Georgia.
Tension continues to grow between Trump and one of his strongest allies after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the president for focusing too much on foreign affairs instead of rising costs at home.
The FAA's goal for cutting flights rose to 6% on Tuesday and will rise again by the end of the week.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to fully fund SNAP benefits for Nov., providing relief for thousands of Georgia families who feared losing critical food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Fulton County leaders approved $500,000 in emergency funding to nine local nonprofits providing food to families affected by the government shutdown and stalled SNAP benefits.
While eight Democratic senators chose to break the shutdown stalemate, Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock remained "no" votes.
With flight delays and cancellations piling up nationwide, some travelers are switching up their plans mid-journey, trading the runway for the railway or the road.
Dozens of flights were cancelled at the Atlanta airport as airlines start to comply with the FAA's order to reduce air traffic.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
TSA officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport lined up this week for free car washes and gas cards, thanks to a partnership between Caliber Car Wash and Caleb Harmon-Marshall.
The Villages of East Lake housing community is stepping in with food aid as families fear they won't make rent.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 to win another series.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
The NBA legend and newly minted honorary doctorate recipient reflected on leadership, perseverance, Black excellence and his journey from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem State University at the 142nd Morehouse commencement.
High-flying canines wowed crowds with tricks and agility at Marietta's Paws Fest, bringing together dog lovers from across West Cobb.
The Las Vegas Aces escaped Atlanta with an 85-84 win Sunday, as Chelsea Gray hit the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left to spoil the Dream's sold-out home opener at State Farm Arena.