PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - The skies over Falcon Field in Peachtree City will be a little quieter than usual for this year's Atlanta Air Show due to the government shutdown.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and all other military aircraft had to stay home, as Congress fights over how to fund the government.

"The government shutdown mandates that the military cannot participate. So, you know, it's an unfortunate circumstance, but, you know, we as a show had to adapt," said Chris Dirato, a spokesperson for the Air Dot Show tour.

What we know:

The Atlanta Air Show in Peachtree City will proceed as scheduled, despite changes caused by the federal government shutdown.

Military participation, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, has been canceled due to government mandates. The show will

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