Georgians drawing unemployment benefits will soon see a boost of $25 in their checks. The average check will rise to $292, while the maximum check goes up to $355. The money is coming from the federal stimulus. Governor Sonny Perdue and state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond signed-off on an agreement to accept a portion of the available $220 million for unemployment. But the Governor has expressed concern that accepting all of it could create long-term costs to the state. Georgia is expected to receive a total of around six-billion dollars to potentially help 50 programs in the state. Meanwhile, Governor Perdue continues his meetings with fellow governors in Washington D.C. Monday, the group met with President Obama at the White House.
