ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Thousands of federal workers in metro Atlanta, including many airport employees, are already starting to feel the strain of the government shutdown.

Essential federal employees like TSA agents or air traffic controllers still have to come to work — but right now, they aren’t being paid.

A spokesperson for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said airport operations are currently normal, but officials are prepared to address any challenges.

Many travelers haven’t yet noticed a difference as they try to make their flight, like Marcia Cox.

“Nothing changed today,“ she said. ”I saw on the news TSA wasn’t going to be affected, so I didn’t think about that part of it.”

Airlines have stressed that a prolonged shutdown could strain air trave

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