ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the state of Georgia a $3 million equity grant to promote equitable access to unemployment benefits across the state.
βThe grant awarded to the state of Georgia by the USDOL is a testament to our commitment to removing barriers and enhancing access to unemployment insurance benefits for our residents,β Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said. βWe understand the importance of addressing various challenges that individuals face when accessing these benefits, and we are grateful for the support of the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Rescue Plan Act to help us achieve these goals.”
The Gwinnett Daily Post is a daily newspaper published in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and serves as the county's legal organ. The newspaper is owned by Times-Journal Inc. and prints Wednesday and Sunday each week.