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Georgia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Child Care for Essential Workers
Georgia’s Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program provides scholarships to help with the cost of child care so parents can work. The program has been available prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in response to the current crisis, the Georgia … » more information -
Expanded Unemployment Benefits
In light of the increase in unemployment due to COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order expanding unemployment benefits. The new rules extend the length of time an individual can collect benefits from 14 weeks to 26 weeks (for … » more information -
Requirement for Employers to File Partial Unemployment Claims
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has mandated that all Georgia employers file partial claims online on behalf of their employees for any week during which an employee (full-time/part-time) works less than … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides monthly cash assistance and employment services to low-income families with children under age 18 or under age 19 if the child is a full-time student. TANF is a federally-funded program that … » more information -
Hazard Pay and Compensatory Time for Front-Line City Workers
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has issued an executive order that provides (1) hazard pay of $500 per month for front-line workers employed by the City of Atlanta through December 31, 2020 and (2) the accumulation of Hazard Pay Compensatory Time for … » more information -
Job Assistance and Job Training for Dislocated Workers
WorkSource provides job search assistance and job training to assist individuals re-enter the work force. » more information -
Water Disconnections Suspended
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Savannah has temporarily suspended water utility disconnections until the City starts Phase 4 of its Safer Services Reopening Plan. This temporary measure does not relieve customers of the obligation … » more information -
Georgia Mountain Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Georgia Mountain Food Bank is continuing to partner with food pantries to provide emergency food assistance in Hall County. » more information -
St. Anne Catholic Church Outreach
During the COVID-19 outbreak, St. Anne Community Outreach is continuing to provide grocery distribution and rent and utility assistance to residents of Muscogee County in need. » more information
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