Warner Robins and Houston County are getting ready for a long haul as Robins Air Force Base workers face missing paychecks due to the government shutdown.

💰 Why It Matters: When the federal government stops paying its workers, the ripple hits hardest in places like Warner Robins, where Robins Air Force Base anchors the local economy and thousands of families depend on those paychecks to keep the lights on.

📋 What’s Happening: Warner Robins is waiving late fees and delaying utility cutoffs for federal employees and their families during the shutdown.

🤝 The County’s Move: Robins Air Force Base is the county’s largest employer, and officials are working with the 21st Century Partnership and the base itself to figure out how to support residents if the shutdown drags on.

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