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title: O.C.G.A. § 34-8-51. Weekly benefit amount.
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# O.C.G.A. § 34-8-51. Weekly benefit amount.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘weekly benefit amount’’ means the dollar amount, prior to any deductions, which an individual may be entitled to receive for one week of total unemployment.

## History

Code 1981, § 34-8-51, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.