Chaos at Atlanta airport

A partial government shutdown has left TSA workers unpaid for weeks, causing many to seek other work or childcare. Meanwhile security lines have ballooned with officials estimating wait times could reach four hours.

Live updates: What we’re seeing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Paychecks arriving: Atlanta TSA employees begin receiving backpay. Future pay remains uncertain.

Worst waits: Why have airport lines seemed worse at ATL? The reasons are many.

Airport reports: The latest Atlanta airport wait times, as reported by passengers

How bad is it: Tell us about your ATL wait time

Donations: How to help TSA officers

Staying away: ICE presence makes airport a no-fly zone for immigrant community

Changing flights: Delta extends flight change flexibility because of security waits

ICE Deployment: ICE at Atlanta airport appear to step into some TSA functions

Security debate: Should the Atlanta airport privatize security? TSA woes raise the question.

Horror story: This traveler waited 9 hours in line

AJC Editorial: Congress must act now

Opinion: The airport perks for Congress may be drying up, not a minute too soon

Photos: Scenes from a packed airport

Pay divide: TSA workers are unpaid during shutdown; not so for members of Congress

Shutdown strain: TSA workers weigh showing up or staying afloat