BREAKING
More on temporary warming shelter during the latest bout of frigid weather in Dawson County
Nighttime temperatures could drop below freezing this week.
Full Story
By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.
Controversial unemployment benefits cutoff looming in Georgia
Georgia Department of Labor
The Georgia Department of Labor offers state residents the opportunity to apply for unemployment benefits when in need. - photo by Sabrina Kerns
ATLANTA – First-time unemployment claims in Georgia fell by 1,826 last week, but they’re about to drop much more dramatically as the state cuts off benefits jobless Georgians have been getting during the coronavirus pandemic.