covid-19
updates & resources
city of atlanta resources
City of Atlanta's Website
> The City of Atlanta's Official COVID-19 Response
#ATLSTRONG provides resources, guidance and information about COVID-19 and its impact on Atlanta
> The City of Atlanta's #ATLSTRONG Website
The City of Atlanta has activated a text message service for COVID-19 updates
> Sign up by texting "ATLCOVID19" to 888777
> This is a one-way communication platform. Replies will not be received. Normal data fees may apply. Check your provider for details.
Welcoming Atlanta's COVID-19 Resource Page
> Multilingual resources for Atlanta residents & businesses
Invest Atlanta's Economic Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
> COVID-19 Recovery & Relief Resource Center
Business owners with questions about how the most recent executive orders impact your business
> Email stayathome@atlantaga.gov
state of georgia resources
Georgia Department of Public Health
The State's Official COVID-19 Response Team
> Georgia Department of Public Health
Contact COVID-19 Hotline
The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic.
Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.
> Hotline: (844) 442-2681
COVID-19 in Georgia
> COVID-19 Daily Status Report
All confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia, updated daily.
> COVID-19 Response in Georgia
Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)
> How to File an Unemployment Claim
> How Employers File Partial Claims
> Contact Points for Reemployment Service
> Certification of Administrative Rules Filed with the Secretary of State 03-16-20
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
resources for businesses affected by covid-19
Small Business Administration (SBA)
> COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN APPLICATION
> Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
> Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
> The Three Step Process: Disaster Loans
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
> The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
> CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
> Coronavirus Response Toolkit
> Coronavirus Best Practices for Small Businesses
> 6 Ways to Keep Your Team Productive While Working From Home
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
> Employer Paid Leave Requirements
> COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
> COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA
> Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
> Guide to help determine if companies and their employees are considered essential infrastructure
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
> Temporary EXIM programs to provide relief to businesses impacted by COVID-19
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
> Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)
> How to File an Unemployment Claim
> How Employers File Partial Claims
> Contact Points for Reemployment Service
> Certification of Administrative Rules Filed with the Secretary of State 03-16-20
Invest Atlanta
> Business Continuity Loan Fund
> Help spread the word to businesses about the Business Continuity Loan Fund program. Download and share one of the flyers below:
> English | Spanish | Portuguese | German | French | Mandarin
> FAQ
University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
> SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Other Resources
> The Red Backpack Fund back by Sara Blakely
> LiftFund - COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs
> Georgia Restaurant Association’s Information and Resources for Restaurants
> Facebook Small Business Grants Program
> Kabbage, gift certificates to support small businesses
> Atlanta Community Food Bank – “Text for Help”
> The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
> Amazon Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund
> Yelp - Relief for restaurants and bars impacted by the Coronavirus