GA, AL governors are ending federal COVID unemployment benefits. What you need to know
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga.)
2 hrs ago
Sydney Sims, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga.
Jun. 2—Federal pandemic unemployment assistance will soon come to an end in Georgia and Alabama.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced their states would end participation.
Alabama will end its participation June 19 followed by Georgia on June 26. Here's a breakdown of what that means for residents who have been receiving assistance.
Georgia
Effective June 26, Georgia will no longer participate in the following federal programs:
— Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment compensation.