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This event has been postponed.

Come hear subject matter experts and community partners on various topics to support you through the pandemic.

From State Rep Bee Nguyen…

It’s National Census Day! Make sure you get counted!

It’s estimated that for every person who goes uncounted in Georgia, we will lose $2,300 each year in funding — $ for education, healthcare & economic development.

💻 Online
my2020census.gov

☎️ By phone
1-844-330-2020

📬 By mail if you received the paper form.

Only 34% of Georgians have filled out their Census response forms so far. Let’s get that to 100% & put our state in a position to thrive for the next ten years!

We are here to help

Bank of America is committed to supporting you through the unprecedented conditions that we are experiencing together. Our ongoing Client Assistance Program was expanded several weeks ago. Through this program, we can waive certain account fees, such as overdraft fees, and defer payments on your credit cards, mortgage and auto loans to help you and your small business.

If you are facing a financial hardship, please contact us or submit a payment deferral request by using the Online tool or by using Erica®¹, our virtual financial assistant in Mobile Banking². We’ll get started on your request right away and get back to you soon. If you are not enrolled in Online Banking, click here to enroll and access our online tools.

The CARES Act

Last week, the U.S. Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the CARES Act(the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) — a significant piece of legislation that seeks to provide approximately $2 trillion worth of economic assistance to consumers and businesses. 

As a part of the new legislation, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a nearly $350 billion loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program. This program is available to businesses with 500 or fewer employees to help with payroll, rent, utilities, healthcare costs and more. The SBA has also expanded a number of their existing programs, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

The federal government is currently finalizing the details and protocols about how and when different programs and relief will be implemented, and how Bank of America as a financial institution will help facilitate the execution of these programs.

If you believe that you will qualify for relief from the CARES Act:

Although details are still being finalized, some documentation may be required when applying for a program when it becomes available. 

Based on the legislation, it may be helpful for interested business owners to gather the following information about their business:

1. 2019 Payroll — including the last 12 months of payroll
2. 2019 Employees — 1099’s for 2019 employees and independent contractors that would otherwise be an employee of your business. (Note: Do NOT include 1099’s for services)
3. Healthcare costs — all health insurance premiums paid by the business owner under a group health plan.
4. Retirement — your company retirement plan funding paid for by the company.

As always, we are here to assist you and your business in any way that we can.

We thank you for being a Bank of America client. 

Sincerely, 

Sharon Miller
Head of Small Business

Join Atlanta City Council members as they participate in the Atlanta-Fulton Collaborative On-Air Town Hall with Dr. Rashad Richey on Thursday, April 2 at 8 a.m. The town hall will air live on 1380 AM, V103 FM and WAOK.com and feature a discussion with Council members and Fulton County and state leadership on COVID-19, available resources, and mental health during the pandemic. The public can also listen to the conversation by dialing 877-499-2930 and entering the following conference ID: 3995242#. Questions for the town hall can be texted to 470-542-9657.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Homer Bryson, and Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden will give a briefing on COVID-19 from the Georgia State Capitol.

WHO: Governor Brian P. Kemp; Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Commissioner,

Georgia Department of Public Health; Homer Bryson, Director, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; Adjutant General Tom Carden, Georgia National Guard

WHEN: Wednesday, April 1 at 4:00 PM

WHERE:  Liberty Plaza, Georgia State Capitol

The briefing will be live streamed at facebook.com/GovKemp or gpb.org/coronavirus

NOTIFYATL: Mayor Bottoms will hold a phone call to provide updates on the City’s COVID-19 efforts at 11:30 a.m. Details at: https://bit.ly/39reAbG

The unique circumstances we face have brought about a recent surge in residential solid waste collections. For the added safety of our community and solid waste crews, please bag all garbage tightly before placing it in your cart. Until further notice, only items inside the cart will be collected. Also, bulk waste items will not be collected with regular garbage and recycling. You must schedule a bulk waste collection by contacting ATL311. For questions about collections or bulk waste scheduling, please use the Atlanta Solid Waste Services mobile app, or contact ATL311 online or call 404-546-0311Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm. Thank you.

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is making operational adjustments beginning Thursday, March 26, to protect the health and wellness of employees as they continue providing essential transit service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, MARTA is making service plan changes to bus and rail operations beginning Monday, March 30, to address the dramatic ridership and revenue decline seen in the wake of this national health crisis.

“MARTA stands by our role as a provider of essential infrastructure. Our frontline employees are everyday heroes who drive buses, run trains, protect our customers, and clean vehicles and stations. I applaud the fortitude and resilience they show every day by coming to work despite the anxiety and uncertainty that has become the new normal,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker. “While additional operational changes may be forthcoming, we are implementing the following changes to current operations to better protect our staff.”

Beginning tomorrow, bus customers will enter and exit using the rear doors only, except for customers who require the accessibility ramp. Also, because our Breeze farebox is located at the front door, MARTA is suspending fare collection on buses. For customers transferring to and from the rail system, fares will be paid at the rail stations. MARTA is closing public restrooms at low-utilization rail stations beginning tomorrow. Public restrooms will remain open at College Park, Doraville, Five Points, H.E. Holmes, Indian Creek, Lindbergh, and North Springs rail stations.

Beginning Monday, March 30, MARTA will reduce bus service by approximately 30 percent. All bus routes will continue to operate, but with fewer buses on each route. The exception is on routes with the heaviest ridership; 15, 39, 5, 121, 196, 73, 110, 78, 83, and 89, which will have buses added to help with social distancing. This adjusted plan most closely mirrors MARTA’s inclement weather plan and prioritizes service along major arterial routes and to medical facilities. The plan also allows for weekday level bus service to essential businesses.

Rail service will operate on a weekend schedule beginning Monday, March 30, except for start time which will remain the regular weekday start time to complement bus service. Also, all Red and Gold Line trains will go to the airport, and Green Line trains will turn back at King Memorial. Due to extremely low ridership, MARTA is closing Mercedes-Benz/State Farm Arena/GWCC rail station. Trains will not stop at this rail station beginning Monday. MARTA will perform deep cleaning, repair work, painting, and other small projects at the rail station during this temporary closure. Additionally, the streetcar will operate on a Sunday schedule beginning Monday, March 30.

Updated bus and rail service information will be available on www.itsmarta.com, MARTA’s On The Go app, @MARTASERVICE on Twitter, @MARTAtransit on Facebook, digital boards throughout the system, and communicated through announcements on buses, trains, and at rail stations. Call our Customer Care Center at 404-848-5000 if you have any concerns.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reissued an Executive Order directing individuals to stay in their place of residence to combat the spread of #COVID19. While restrictions are not being lifted, the City has clarified certain businesses deemed essential. Details: https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/13312/672