The federal government has approved Georgia’s request for a loan to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund as the state continues to compensate millions of workers for lost wages.

According to officials, the U.S. Department of Treasury has authorized an $85 million loan for August as Georgia’s unemployment trust fund balance dropped to $385 million Tuesday.

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