Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due the new coronavirus pandemic, including hundreds of thousands of Georgians who have filed for unemployment.
However, some businesses in Middle Georgia are looking to add to their workforce. Here is the list of places that are currently hiring gathered from employers and local organizations. If your company is hiring, and you would like to be added to this list, email jbaxley@macon.com.
- Navicent Health
- Tyson
- First Quality
- Pactiv
- Amazon
- Green Machine
- Aspen Products
- Yancey Products
- Collins Manufacturing Company
- Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia
- Mr. Chips
- SBA Call Center Representative
- PruittHealth
- Macon-Bibb County
- Houston County Schools
There are other ways to get help during this time if you are currently out of work.
To file for unemployment in Georgia, visit www.dol.state.ga.us. People filing for unemployment should read the Georgia Department of Labor’s page about Regular Unemployment Insurance.
People can file online if they have earned wages in the state of Georgia in the past two years. For questions regarding unemployment insurance in Georgia, call 404-232-3180 for visit the DOL’s FAQ page at dol.georgia.gov/faqs-individuals/individuals-faqs-unemployment-insurance.
The United Way of Central Georgia has a list of resources for families who are struggling during the coronavirus outbreak. Visit www.unitedwaycg.org/covid19resources to get information about meal sites for children and educational and financial resources.
The 2-1-1 Contact Center is a hotline people can call to get connected to community resources near them, including rent payment assistance, meals and much more. Either call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code and “need” to 898-211 or you can search their online database.