Head Start programs in the Peach State and across the country are at risk of closing if the government shutdown continues into next month.  According to an article from the Associated Press, they are making it particularly vulnerable to funding disruptions. The program provides free preschool education, health screenings, and nutritious meals to low-income families. The programs. Which are run by schools, local governments, and nonprofits — receive new grants annually and are not allowed to carry over unspent money, according to an article from the Associated Press.