Yes, you can still apply for and possibly receive unemployment benefits while still employed in Georgia

Navigating an unemployment claim can be intimidating, especially if you’re not certain about the rules, based on what you’ve seen online. Navigating an unemployment claim can be intimidating, especially if you’re not certain about the rules, based on what you’ve seen online. ATLANTA — Changes with your job could lead to feelings of uncertainty about…

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State unemployment ticks up

The statewide unemployment rate climbed again in April to 4.6%, slightly widening the gap with the national joblessness rate, labor officials said Friday. The statewide unemployment rate climbed again in April to 4.6%, slightly widening the gap with the national joblessness rate, labor officials said.Citing federal data, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development…

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I’m a recent college graduate who’s struggling to land a job. I’m using my unplanned unemployment to help my aging grandparents.

I didn’t expect to be unemployed after graduating from college, and it’s frustrating. Now that I have extra time, I’m glad I can help my loved ones. I didn’t expect to be unemployed after graduating from college, and it’s frustrating. Now that I have extra time, I’m glad I can help my loved ones. See…

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