SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The government shutdown is impacting people here in southeast Georgia who are bracing to miss their first paychecks next week.

Valerie Woods , the spouse of a military member says families at Fort Stewart are trying to help each other get basic needs met like food for their kids.

Woods told WTOC that families at Fort Stewart fear what could happen if they miss their scheduled paycheck on October 15.

The last government shutdown lasted 35 days, but this time around, military families have more to worry about when it comes to paychecks they’d normally still receive.

“While traditionally that’s been true, for this one they haven’t done what they need to to make sure that we get paid,” said Woods. “There has been no continuing resolution or anything to address fundin

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