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 Form
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Fair Housing Complaint Form
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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.

Georgia.gov Services Page

Upcoming Events

Quarterly GCEO Board Meeting

May 1 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Day Office Closure

May 26 7:00 a.m.

Juneteenth Office Closure

June 19 7:00 a.m.

Latest News

Henry County Board of Commissioners, alongside county staff, proudly recognized Fair Housing Month

Celebrating Fair Housing Month!

April 02, 2025

On April 1, 2025, the Henry County Board of Commissioners, alongside county staff, proudly recognized Fair Housing Month with a special proclamation presented …

2022 Fair Housing Proclamation Ceremony

February 14, 2024

Karlene S. Stevens Joins GCEO

April 13, 2022

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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