How to File for Unemployment Compensation in Covington, Newton County, Georgia

If you lose your job in Covington, Ga., you may be eligible for unemployment benefits from the state. The Georgia Department of Labor processes unemployment applications for the entire state of Georgia. When you are ready to file for unemployment compensation, the Georgia Department of Labor provides more than one method for doing so. You are free to choose any of the methods for filing for your unemployment benefits.

Instructions

1

File your unemployment claim online on the Georgia Department of Labor website. You can do this from anywhere, even if you are not currently in the state of Georgia.

2

Visit the Georgia Department of Labor Career Center in Covington to file your claim in person. The office is located in Covington at 7249 Industrial Boulevard N.E. The office is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

3

Call the Georgia Department of Labor's unemployment claims phone number, which is called OLIVoR. If you are in Covington when you make the call, use 404-232-4290. If you are outside the metro Atlanta area, use 866-873-5676 to call toll-free.