VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
DOL estimates $36 Billion lost in CARES Act…
Funding from programs like PUA and FPUC provide necessary funds and relief. However, evidence shows that up to 10% of the over $360 billion provided through the CARES Act may be victim of fraud. The…
GDOL awaiting next steps for CARES Act
Release: Atlanta, GA – As the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) anticipates a decision on the future of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress continues to debate the specifics of funding…
Carr joins effort to extend CARES Act
Carr: Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Extension for CARES Act Funding NOVEMBER 30, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of…
Georgia forms a UI task force to combat…
Release: Statewide unemployment insurance task force targets fraud during COVID-19 pandemic Citizens are encouraged to report suspected fraud to authorities SAVANNAH, GA: A new statewide, interagency task force focused on combatting unemployment insurance (UI) benefit…
Georgia invests into connecting students online
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined State School Superintendent Richard Woods to announce Georgia will dedicate $6 million to help school districts connect their K-12 students to the internet. Georgia has allocated…
$11.8 Million invested in CARES Act for small…
Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $11.8 Million in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to Help Small Businesses Across Georgia Respond to Coronavirus WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced…
$12 Milllion invested into CARES Act for small…
Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $12 Million in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to Help Small Businesses Across Georgia Respond to Coronavirus WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced…
GDAS spends $1.7 million in virtual socializing for…
Release: Division of Aging Services to use $1.7 million grant to increase access to services and reduce social isolation ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will work to reduce social isolation for older…