Georgia Pays Out Over $7.5 Billion in State and Federal Unemployment Benefits

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced recently that they have paid more than $7.5 billion in state and federal unemployment...

Georgians impacted by COVID-19 to receive energy assistance

LIHEAP is a federally-funded program that is designed to assist low-income, elderly and disabled Georgians with energy costs through direct payments...

Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Authorizes 1,000 Troops to Atlanta

"This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city," Kemp said Monday afternoon.

‘Peace in the Streets’ Vigil Planned After Violent Weekend in Atlanta

“Atlanta -- like many urban centers in our nation -- has become a powder keg -- and is facing a leadership...

New Broadband Availability Map Shows 1 Million+ Georgians Without Reliable Internet Access

The new tool will bring more transparency about the internet marketplace and clarify which Georgia households do not have access to...

Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Orders Thru August 11

Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders Monday extending the Public Health State of Emergency and the existing COVID-19 safety...

USDA Sending $12.5 Million to Georgia for Rural Broadband

The $12.5 million will connect 7,348 people, 121 farms, 15 businesses, four fire stations, and one elementary school to high-speed broadband...

GDOL Launches New Tutorials Drafted to Help with Common Claim Issues

In addition to the tutorials, the GDOL has identified several common mistakes made during the claim filing process and when requesting...

Georgia Processed More Claims in 14 Weeks Than in the Past 7 Years

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced this weeek they have processed over 2.7 million regular UI initial claims in the...

Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops in May

"We have to remember that the recent unemployment was not caused by an economic catalyst, but instead by a medical emergency....