Macon Businesses See Slowdown After Federal Government Shutdown
Friday, November 21st, 2025
The federal government has been back open for a week, and many Macon businesses are returning to regular schedules.
Visit Macon President and CEO Gary Wheat says downtown Macon did see a slight impact during the shutdown. He said some coffee shops and other businesses saw fewer customers because federal workers were not being paid and were less likely to visit during the shutdown. Closures at Ocmulgee Mounds and Robins Air Force Base also reduced visitor activity.
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