If you live in Elbert, Rabun, or Stephens County and lost time on the job due to Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Those Northeast Georgia counties are among 63 statewide covered under a federal disaster declaration.
Eligible applicants may receive a weekly benefit of up to $365 to cover time lost from September 29 through October 30, 2024. The filing deadline to apply has been extended to January 7, 2025.
To determine eligibility, first, you must file a regular state unemployment insurance (UI) claim online with the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) or in person at any GDOL career center.
The agency will notify you if you qualify to file for DUA.
Income verification may be required. Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of earnings for the most recently completed tax year. For additional details, visit dol.georgia.gov or call the GDOL toll-free customer service line at 1-877-709-8185.
