Support for Athens Area Employees and Families
We’re here to help the Athens community address challenges in the wake of COVID-19.
Bookmark this page to reference financial guidance from our team and industry partners, a comprehensive collection of links to local, state and federal resources, and other breaking news.
Financial Guidance
Decision Support
- Speak with a Cannon Financial Advisor
- Athens Area Financial Wellness Login
Government Relief Programs
- Mortgage Relief
- Tax Filing Relief
- Student Loan Relief
- Small Business Relief Programs
- Coronavirus Stimulus Check Calculator
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Managing Your Money
- Short and Long-Term Financial Guidance in Light of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Your Financial Health
- Investment Considerations
- Retirement Savings Considerations
- Budgeting Through Crisis
- Emergency Fund Importance
Family Reduced Income
- Family Member Filing for Unemployment
- Loss of Family Member Income
- Credit Card Management
- Protecting Your Credit
- Protecting Your Finances
- Georgia Department of Labor
Crisis Management
Family Support
- Managing Anxiety And Stress
- Working from Home
- Home School Resources
- Khan Academy Daily Schedules by Grade
- Video Learning through Crash Course
- Scholastic Learn at Home Content
- Discussing COVID-19 with Children
- Grandparenting and COVID-19
- Loss of Family Member Income
Local Utility Services
- Georgia Power
- Georgia Natural Gas
- Gas South
- Scana Energy
- Athens Water & Trash Business Office
- Oconee County Utility Department
- Crawford City Water
- Charter Spectrum
- AT&T
- Republic Services
- Athens City Utilities Suspends Customer Disconnects for 60 Days
National Auto Lenders
- Major Car Companies Offer Payment Plans
News and Guidelines
Breaking News
- Governor’s Guide to Opening Georgia Businesses
- Latest News from CDC news Site
- U.S. Government Response to COVID-19
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Economic Impact Payment Status Checker
- Georgia Breaking News about Coronavirus
- National Breaking News about Coronavirus
- International Breaking News about Coronavirus
Safety Guidance
- POTUS Guidelines for Opening Up America
- POTUS Guidelines
- Guidance for Healthcare Workers
- Individual Care
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Children and COVID-19
- Disinfecting Your Home
- Animals and COVID-19
- Tips for Dementia Caregivers
- Asthma and COVID-19
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- Transmission of COVID-19
- What to Do if You’re Sick
State and Local Bulletins
- Scroll through the GA Dept of Public Health site for great info resources and printable guidance
- Northeast Health District
- City of Athens site
Helpful Links
Local Resources
- Grocery Delivery Services
- Donation Opportunities
Inspiration
- Lessons from Ebola
- Positive Updates on COVID-19
- Athens volunteers Cranking Out Face Masks
- Athens Sheltering in Place
Good to Know
- How This Virus Was Named