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Amicalola Farmers Market opening May 9
PRESS RELEASE Amicalola Regional Farmers Market kicks off May 9th DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 1, 2020: The Amicalola Regional Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, May 9th in Dawsonville. The market is opening on a new day in a new place. The 2020 market will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until sold out or noon at the brand-new City of Dawsonville Farmers Market Pavilion located on Allen Street. The fourth season of the market is being launched by the
IRS extends more tax deadlines to cover individuals, trusts, estates corporations and others
04 | 09 | 20 IRS extends more tax deadlines to cover individuals, trusts, estates corporations and others IR-2020-66WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that Notice 2020-23 extends additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Last month, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay federal income taxes originally due on April 15. No late-filing penalty, late-payment penalty or
Update to Notice 2020-18, Additional Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 20
Part III - Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous Update to Notice 2020-18, Additional Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Notice 2020-23 I. PURPOSEOn March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (Emergency Declaration). The Emergency Declaration instructed
Update on Federal Stimulus Bill
April 13, 2020 Update on Federal Stimulus Bill The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing economic relief to many Georgians. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, or FPUC, provides an additional $600 weekly payment to any individual eligible for any of the Unemployment Compensation programs - State and Federal. The GDOL will begin
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) April 13, 2020This includes individuals who are self-employed, gig workers, 1099 independent contractors, employees of churches, employees of non-profits, or those with limited work history who do not qualify for state unemployment benefits. Step 1: Individual files a regular state unemployment claim. A claimant will receive 2 emails - one stating that the claim was received and another stating the claim was processed.Step 2:
Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Partner on Getting Funds to Georgians
Press Release Mark Butler | CommissionerOffice of Communications Suite 642148 Andrew Young International Blvd., NEAtlanta, GA 30303-1751 (470) 553-2593Kersha.Cartwright@gdol.ga.govdol.georgia.gov Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Partner on Getting Funds to Georgians Atlanta, GA – Last week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) processed more claims in seven days than were processed during the entire year of 2019. The GDOL announced today that the agency processed 390,132 claims
GDOL Announces Updates to CARES Act
Press Release Mark Butler | CommissionerOffice of Communications Suite 642148 Andrew Young International Blvd., NEAtlanta, GA 30303-1751 (404) 232-3685Communications@gdol.ga.govdol.georgia.gov April 10, 2020 GDOL Announces Updates to CARES Act The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing economic relief to many Georgians. The
Federal Unemployment Aid Coming to Georgians Not Eligible for State Benefits
Press Release Mark Butler | CommissionerOffice of Communications Suite 642148 Andrew Young International Blvd., NEAtlanta, GA 30303-1751 (404) 232-3685Communications@gdol.ga.govdol.georgia.gov Federal Unemployment Aid Coming to Georgians Not Eligible for State BenefitsThe Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing relief to many Georgians
Alcoholic Beverage Take Out and To-Go in Dawson County
Alcoholic Beverage Take Out and To-Go in Dawson County
Kemp names Coronavirus Task Force
INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER - State of Georgia - NEWS RELEASE John F. King Commissioner of Insurance Safety Fire Commissioner Industrial Loan Commissioner Twitter: @GA_DOI Facebook: @GeorgiaDOI Instagram: @GeorgiaDOI For Immediate Release Contact: Weston Burleson March 20, 2020 Office: 404-232-1388 COMMISSIONER KING ISSUES THIRD COVID-19 DIRECTIVE TO INSURANCE INDUSTRY ATLANTA – Today, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released a new Directive to Georgia’s insurance industry
Development Authority of Dawson County receives $50,000 grant for Economic Development Strategic Plan
velopment Authority of Dawson County receives $50,000 grant for Economic Development Strategic Plan DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- November 19, 2019: The Development Authority of Dawson County was presented a check for $50,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) last Thursday to support the completion of an economic development strategic plan.The presented check provides fifty percent of the funding for the total grant project which supports the development of a professional strategic plan for economic
Chamber celebrates National Small Business Week
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 3, 2019: There’s never been a better time to celebrate business in Dawson County. Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 to be National Small Business Week in Dawson County. To celebrate, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting its business members through its social media and newsletter as well as visiting members with staff and its Ambassador team. “We are thrilled to use this week as an opportunity to showcase our
GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Tiffany Fulmer Ott - Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(404) 312-0524 tfulmer@gacce.org DATE: November 7, 2013HEADLINE: GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers It’s an exciting time to be in the chamber industry and to be a chamber in Georgia. The quality of leadership, programs and services that define the over 160 chambers statewide
Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC
Contact: Christie HaynesDawson County Chamber of CommercePhone: (706) 265-6278Fax: (706) 265-6279 44 Commerce DriveDawsonville, GA 30534www.dawson.org Press ReleaseDawson County Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC Dawsonville, October 28, 2013: The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce received a surprise contribution from Sawnee EMC on Wednesday of last week. Mandy Love, Energy Services Representative for Sawnee, presented the check to Chamber President Christie
