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As a possible legislative solution to the federal shutdown made its way through the Senate on Monday, travelers at the world’s busiest airport faced challenges.

The FAA has almost completely cut private jet traffic to 12 busy commercial airports, including Atlanta, because of air traffic control staffing amid the shutdown.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, the busiest airport in the world, is on the list of airports affected — and will also likely see cancellations and delays.

The solar giant said it will furlough about 1,000 workers at two Georgia plants and lay off about 300 workers employed through staffing agencies.

Some union leaders say they’re concerned about the safety implications of the proposed consolidation of Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.

Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond were operating the flight that crashed, UPS announced.

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Unionized Starbucks workers at 11 Georgia locations — including nine in metro Atlanta — could strike next week on a busy day for the Seattle coffee giant.

Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission flipped from Republicans to Democrats. Here's what it could mean for your Georgia Power bills.

Due to lower enrollment and climbing costs, 16 school buildings would be repurposed under the plan, with several schools closing and their students rezoned for other schools.