Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Atlanta elections: A look at who is on the ballot in November 2025
Atlanta voters now have a full picture of who will be on the ballot this fall.
Atlanta voters now have a full picture of who will be on the ballot this fall.
A look at who is running for Atlanta mayor in November 2025
One of the most closely watched races on the November ballot is for mayor of Atlanta.
One of the most closely watched races on the November ballot is for mayor of Atlanta.
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Georgia this year
Today is the voter registration deadline for Georgia residents ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.
Today is the voter registration deadline for Georgia residents ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.
Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador, CPJ says
Journalist Mario Guevara was deported Friday from the United States to his native El Salvador.
Journalist Mario Guevara was deported Friday from the United States to his native El Salvador.
Atlanta Food Bank braces for surge as shutdown threatens SNAP, federal supply
A prolonged shutdown could overwhelm the food bank as SNAP and other federal programs face disruption.
A prolonged shutdown could overwhelm the food bank as SNAP and other federal programs face disruption.
Fulton DA Fani Willis agrees to testify before Georgia Senate panel
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to testify before a special Georgia Senate committee investigating her handling of the election interference case against President Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to testify before a special Georgia Senate committee investigating her handling of the election interference case against President Donald Trump.
National Guard members supporting ICE operations working without pay during government shutdown
Thousands of National Guard service members on active duty in the U.S. and worldwide are not being paid during the government shutdown.
Thousands of National Guard service members on active duty in the U.S. and worldwide are not being paid during the government shutdown.
Former police officer enters Atlanta mayor’s race
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
CDC workers: 'Morale has never been lower' after shutdown furloughs
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
TSA agents in Atlanta work without pay amid shutdown
The federal government officially shut down after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a funding agreement, marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years.
The federal government officially shut down after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a funding agreement, marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
State Sen. Greg Dolezal announces bid for lieutenant governor
State Sen. Greg Dolezal of Forsyth County has launched a campaign for lieutenant governor.
State Sen. Greg Dolezal of Forsyth County has launched a campaign for lieutenant governor.
Social Security October payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
Government shutdown begins: Here's how it could impact Georgia
A federal government shutdown took effect just after midnight Tuesday after last-ditch efforts in the Senate to pass a funding bill failed.
A federal government shutdown took effect just after midnight Tuesday after last-ditch efforts in the Senate to pass a funding bill failed.