Would government shutdown impact Georgia? Yes, here's how

The government could partially shutdown very soon as Republicans and Democrats in Congress have yet to come to an agreement on funding . Democrats have been refusing to support a funding bill unless the legislation undoes recent Republican cuts to healthcare programs.

But while all of that's going on in Washington, if a shutdown cannot be stopped, it could have immediate impacts on those in Georgia . Here's what we know:

When will the government shutdown?

The current funding for the government expires at midnight on Sept. 30, with Oct. 1 being the potential start of a partial government shutdown.

How would a government shutdown affect workers in Georgia?

All federal agencies and services that officials do not deem "essential" must stop working. The Georgia Department of Lab