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July 7, 2020 | CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) ACT
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to expand unemployment insurance… (READ MORE)
July 5, 2020 | Gov. Kemp Launches “Safety Promise” Campaign to Urge Georgians to Heed Public Health Guidance
ATLANTA – July 6, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today introduced the Georgia Safety Promise, a safety campaign to… (READ MORE)
July 1, 2020 | June Jobs Numbers Shatter Expectations
A Record 4.8 Million Jobs Created in June, Beating Record Set Last MonthOur Nation’s economy has broken another record as… (READ MORE)
June 29, 2020 | Georgia Public Assembly Facilities COVID-19 Reopening Guide Now Available
ATLANTA – June 30, 2020 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in conjunction with the Georgia Facilities Working… (READ MORE)
June 24, 2020 | Could You Be Part of the COVID-19 Solution?
Georgia industries are world renowned for their ability to innovate and collaborate in the face of a global health crisis,… (READ MORE)
June 10, 2020 | Georgia Again Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Jobs and Investment
Atlanta, June 11, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has received its 12th Shovel Award – its… (READ MORE)
May 25, 2020 | APPLICATIONS FOR CARES ACT NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS ACCEPTED THROUGH MID-JUNE AND COMPETITIVE AWARDS O
On May 7, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) began accepting applications for our CARES Act Recovery Assistance funding opportunities.The $1.5… (READ MORE)
May 21, 2020 | Georgia Film, TV COVID-19 Best Practices Available to Industry as Production Planning Continues
Atlanta, May 22, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a filming “best practices” guide for Georgia that offers guidance… (READ MORE)
May 17, 2020 | Over 220 Georgia Companies Providing Critical Supplies to Fight COVID-19
Atlanta, May 18, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a list and interactive map of Georgia companies that have… (READ MORE)
April 22, 2020 | Federal Legislative Update - April 22, 2020: Special Edition
LegislationSupplemental 3.5 – Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief, formally titled “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” (HR 266)Timeline: After… (READ MORE)