Since the COVID-19 crisis struck, U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) has hosted regular constituent conference calls to provide real-time updates on relief packages and answer questions directly from Georgians. Senator Perdue has reached out to 840,000 constituents across all of Georgia’s 159 counties, garnering over 75,000 active participants, and answered diverse questions from live callers seeking help and information in this crisis.

This outreach effort follows a practice that the Senator instituted to connect with Georgians when he was first elected in 2014. During these hour-long calls, Senator Perdue discussed public health protocols, where to find local testing sites, how to apply for small business loans and check on the status of relief payments, and Georgia’s plans to safely reopen the economy. 

“My team and I are focused on helping all Georgians get through this crisis. Even though we’ve had to adhere to strict social distancing during this unprecedented time, it’s been our top priority to connect with as many people in the state as possible.” said Senator Perdue. “Through our weekly constituent conference calls, we have reached out to thousands of Georgians to provide updates, share resources, and answer questions. My goal is to provide open communication, cut through any bureaucracy, and get relief to Georgians as quickly as possible. We have been fortunate to receive feedback from folks in every corner of the state, from Hahira to Hiawassee, which is critical as we continue to implement a phased approach to get Georgia and America back to work.” “Thank you for your support and making sure we all know we’re important to you. We’re all working together to get through this crisis, as we have with others in the past. I really want to thank you, Senator, for your service and for the open dialogue on this call,” said David from Henry County.“Senator, I appreciate you providing this opportunity for citizens in the state of Georgia to directly engage with you and inquire about the COVID-19 response,” said Adam from Jonesboro. “Let me thank you for having us on the line tonight and being able to answer our questions. Your staff have been an awesome asset for us in Carroll County,” said Betty from Carrollton.During the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Perdue has helped Georgians in many ways: 

• Repatriated nearly 70 Georgians from around the world

• Located personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and hospitals

• Helped small businesses access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans

• Secured H-2A workers for farmers during planting season

• Expanded telehealth and broadband funding for rural communities

• Ensured seniors, individuals, and families received relief checks

• Increased resources to expand state COVID-19 testing

• Pushed a bipartisan solution to address the shortage of doctors and nurses

• Observed safety protocols at Fort Benning and Martin Army Community Hospital

• Advocated for gradual, phased reopening of the economy

Click here to view Senator Perdue’s COVID-19 resource page.