Stay Informed Regarding COVID-19
Visit the Center for Disease Control’s website for the most current information and health tips to keep yourself and others safe.
Visit the City’s website to stay up-to-date with the City response to COVID-19.
How Can We Help?
Our team is here and ready to assist your however we can. We know each business has its own unique circumstances and challenges during this time, and we stand ready to do all we can to help you navigate this uncertain time. Please let us know how we can help!
Visit our Business Resources page for additional resources, funding sources, business guides, and other important information. This page is updated regularly.
Loan and Grant Information
CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP or P3)
The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Small businesses of up to 500 employees, as well as non-profits, independent contractors, and sole proprietors are eligible. Applications should be made directly to a bank or credit union qualified as an SBA 7(a) loan lender.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
The CARES Act also provides additional assistance through an opportunity for small business owners and non-profits to get up to a $10,000 Advance on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This Advance may be available even if your EIDL application was declined or is still pending and will be forgiven.
U.S. and Georgia Departments of Labor Updates
New GDoL Rule Requiring Employers to
File Unemployment Benefits for Employees
Find step-by-step instructions on how to file partial claims as an employer.
Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee.
Please continue to monitor the GDoL website or any updates to these guidelines.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Find these posters and more information on the U.S. Department of Labor HERE.
Federal AND State Income
Tax Filing Deadlines Extended to July 15, 2020
The 2019 income tax filing and payment deadlines for all taxpayers who file and pay their Federal income taxes on April 15, 2020, are automatically extended until July 15, 2020. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.
On March 23, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp authorized extending the state tax filing to July 15 to coincide with national extension.
The IRS has established a special section of the agency’s website focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by this coronavirus. The page will be updated as new information is available.
Resources for Restaurants
Submit Your Restaurant’s Information
to Visit Sandy Springs
If you would like to add your restaurant to their list or update your current information, please submit your details here or email [email protected]
Register Your Restaurant For Food Delivery
City of Sandy Springs Updates
Additional Resources
Business Resources
State Resources
Visit our Business Resources page for additional resources, funding sources, business guides, and other important information. This page is updated regularly.
Your Economic Development Team
We are here to support you.
Please reach out to us with questions or concerns.
This newsletter is prepared by the City of Sandy Springs. You can learn more about the City on our website at sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.