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Georgia Unemployment Phone Number

The Georgia unemployment phone number is 1-877-709-8185. Hours: Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. You can also file online at dol.georgia.gov.

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Checked October 30, 2026 against dol.gov

Numbers and hours

1-877-709-8185
Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Georgia uses Eastern Time.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Before you call

  • Social Security number and a current government photo ID
  • Separation notice or letter if you have one; names, addresses and dates for every employer in the last 18 months
  • Non-citizens: immigration number, expiration and current work authorization
  • Federal work in the last two years: SF-50 or SF-8 and pay stubs

Full list and steps: Georgia unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

Other ways to get help

File or manage onlinedol.georgia.gov How to file in GeorgiaSteps, documents, benefits Job centers in Georgia33 offices All state numbers50 states and DC

You can file a claim at any Georgia DOL career center or online.

Job centers that help with unemployment

Albany Career Center

Albany · (877) 709-8185

Americus Career Center

Americus · (877) 709-8185

Athens Career Center

Athens · (877) 709-8185

Atlanta Career Center

Atlanta · (877) 709-8185

Augusta Career Center

Augusta · (877) 709-8185

Blue Ridge Career Center

Blue Ridge · (877) 709-8185

Brunswick Career Center

Brunswick · (877) 709-8185

Carrollton Career Center

Carrollton · (877) 709-8185

Cartersville Career Center

Cartersville · (877) 709-8185

Clayton County Career Center

College Park · (877) 709-8185

Columbus Career Center

Columbus · (877) 709-8185

Covington Career Center

Covington · (877) 709-8185

Dalton Career Center

Dalton · (877) 709-8185

Douglas Career Center

Douglas · (877) 709-8185

Dublin Career Center

Dublin · (877) 709-8185

Questions

What is the phone number for Georgia unemployment?

1-877-709-8185.

What are the hours of the Georgia unemployment line?

Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Georgia?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Georgia.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Georgia's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Sources

Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: dol.georgia.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.