COVID-19 in Georgia
Overview
GBPI Letter Urges Senators to Pass Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief
December 4, 2020 Senator David Perdue455 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510 Dear Senator Perdue, The holiday season …
Federal Funding Given to Georgia in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As of August 1, 2020, the federal fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic includes two major legislative packages: …
New Support for Students Who Receive Free and Reduced-Price Lunch
A Spanish-Language PDF is also available here. From now until Sept. 18, families of school children who receive …
Georgians Need Congress to Prioritize Bipartisan Relief Package
Georgians have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Infection …
Spread the Word: COVID Relief Plan Must Meet the Need of Georgians
Millions of people are struggling to feed themselves and their families, falling behind on rent and losing their …
Raise Revenue to Protect Georgia Families
Dear Governor Kemp and Members of the Georgia General Assembly, Thank you for your work in service of …
GBPI Recommendations

Take advantage of Medicaid’s flexibility and the increased federal match rate by:

Use new funding available for health care to:

Further improve access to SNAP by:

Help families access unemployment insurance through:
Resources for Georgians

Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health created a COVID-19 page with updates from the governor, information on how to prevent the spread of the virus and other guidance for individuals during this public health emergency. They also have a daily status report site to track confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.

Disconnected Services

Education

Unemployment

Food

Resources for Immigrants
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta: You can call (404) 890-5655 or email immigration@advancingjustice-atlanta.org
- Latin American Association: You can call (404) 471-1889 or visit their website