Senate Republicans and top GOP donors still plan to attend a major fundraiser at a coastal resort in Georgia this weekend despite the government shutdown, a move that puts an awkward spotlight on the underbelly of political campaigns as federal workers are being furloughed across the country.

Four Democrats, a Republican and an independent have all thrown their hats into the ring to represent a metro Atlanta district in the state Senate.

Georgia leaders react on social media as the federal government enters a shutdown following Congress's spending deadlock.

In a social media post, the far-right Georgia congresswoman called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, lowering the threshold on future legislation to a simple majority.

In an ad announcing his campaign, Dolezal touted his hard-line conservative credentials, including his role as the lead sponsor of the Riley Gaines Act during the 2025 legislative session.

A federal government shutdown took effect just after midnight Tuesday after last-ditch efforts in the Senate to pass a funding bill failed. The shutdown leaves thousands of Georgia families and workers in uncertainty.

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.