Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Safeguarding Georgians from discrimination in housing and employment.

The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity is under the leadership of Governor Brian P. Kemp and Executive Director Allona Lane Cross.

We enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978 and the Georgia Fair Housing Law.

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Employment Complaint Questionnaire
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Fair Housing Complaint Questionnaire
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Training Request Form

COVID-19: State Services

Your government is open and working for you, but it’s not business as usual. Many state organizations are involved in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and are working on related efforts or have made temporary changes during this serious health emergency. Here’s what you should know about the state’s most-accessed services.

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Upcoming Events

Veterans' Day Office Closure

The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity – Office of the Governor will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Thanksgiving Office Closure

The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity – Office of the Governor will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 and Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Thursday, November 26 / All Day to Friday, November 27, 2026 / All Day Add to Calendar

Christmas Holiday Office Closure

The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity – Office of the Governor will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Friday, December 25, 2026, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026.

Thursday, December 24 / All Day to Friday, December 25, 2026 / All Day Add to Calendar

Latest News

DCA) Fall Conference

Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Fall Conference

November 21, 2025

On Monday, November 17, 2025, our Fair Housing Division delivered a presentation at the Department of Community Affairs' (DCA) Fall Conference in Savannah, Geo…

GCEO Commemorates Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Month with Education and Outreach Exhibition

May 01, 2025

Celebrating Fair Housing Month!

April 02, 2025

Equal Employment

The Equal Employment Division of the Commission enforces the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, which makes it unlawful for a state agency to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race,sex, age, disability, national origin, color or relation. 

Equal Employment Division

Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Division of the Commission enforces the Georgia Fair Housing Law, which prohibits various forms of discrimination in residential real estate transactions on the basis of race, sex, religion, disability, national origin, familial status or color. 

Fair Housing Division

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