Atlanta Offers Free Parking Meals TSA Workers During Government Shutdown

During the ongoing federal government shutdown starting October 1, 2025, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been working without pay. In response, Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens have secured relief measures to support these essential workers starting October 11. The relief package includes free parking during work hours, meal vouchers (two per shift for full-time employees and one for part-time), and encouragement for airport concessionaires to offer discounts or special meals to TSA staff. Approximately 1,200 TSA officers at the airport are affected, many of whom face significantly reduced or no paychecks if the shutdown continues. The city of Atlanta is actively assisting by providing these benefits to help TSA workers maintain their duties during the funding impasse. This local effort highlights the community's support for federal workers who continue essential services without compensation amid the shutdown.