ATL Standard

Eligible Georgia public safety officials and first responders are in line to receive a $1,000 pay supplement.

A press release issued by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office said local governments and employers of public safety officials and first responders can visit the Office of Planning and Budget’s grant funding opportunities website to apply for and learn more about the bonus through the end of the year.

“Our law enforcement officials and first responders answered the call of duty and bravely served on the front line of our fight against COVID-19, despite the unprecedented challenges thrown their way,” Kemp, a Republican, said.

Republican Speaker Pro Tempore of the Georgia House Jan Jones lauded the pay supplement.

’Yesterday, I was proud to stand with @GovKemp, @SpeakerRalston & members of our law enforcement community as the Governor announced $1,000 bonuses for sworn law enforcement officials & first responders in GA,” Jones, who represents Georgia District 47, Tweeted on Sept 28. “Thank you to those who keep our communities safe & secure!”

Kemp’s office said in the release that the state will use American Rescue Plan Act money for the initiative.

State, local or education entity sworn law enforcement, criminal investigators and detectives, probation and parole officers, career firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, sheriffs and deputies, correctional and jail officers, bailiffs, fish and game wardens, 911 communications officers or dispatchers are eligible for this bonus, the release said.