Georgia to Invest $46 Million in Major Unemployment System Upgrade

#wqeb973newz | Atlanta,GA -🚀 Big changes are coming to Georgia! The state is investing $46 million to modernize its unemployment insurance system, with a new cloud-based platform set to launch by Fall 2026. Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes is leading the charge to replace the outdated, 1980s-era system that struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This upgrade will make the system more user-friendly, efficient, and secure, helping Georgians get their benefits faster while reducing fraud. Plus, the new system will make it easier for job seekers to connect with employers—boosting opportunities all around! 💼🌐

“This really is a new era for the Georgia Department of Labor,” says Rivera Holmes. Funding comes from both state and federal sources, with hopes for more support as the project continues.

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