What To Know About Filing For Unemployment In Georgia And The CARES Act

More than 861,000 unemployment claims have been processed in Georgia since March 14, according to GDOL’s April 16 press release.

Last updated on May 1 at 1:26 p.m.

The coronavirus relief package was approved March 27, and Georgians are now starting to receive its benefits.

With the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, unemployment payment amounts will increase, more workers will qualify, and benefits will be available for a longer amount of time.