Congressman Hank Johnson says his office will stay open even though the federal government has shut down.

What It Means For You: If you need help from your congressman’s office, you can still call or visit. The shutdown won’t stop Johnson from working on your case.

How To Reach Them: You can contact Johnson’s office at (770) 987-2291 or through his House website. Staff will handle requests the same way they did before the shutdown.

What’s Happening: The federal government shut down, which typically closes many government offices and stops some services. Johnson announced his office will operate normally despite the shutdown.

The Sources: Statement from Congressman Hank Johnson’s office.

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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.