Laid-off workers in Newton County may be able to get a temporary job cleaning and repairing public property damaged by the late April storms.

The Georgia Department of Labor received a $5 million National Emergency Grant to assist with storm recovery efforts.The grant will be used to hire cleanup workers and staff for public and non-profit agencies helping in the relief effort, including public assistance agencies, as well as counselors to help the grieving and traumatized, according to a state press release.

To apply for jobs in Newton County, call the Covington labor office at (770) 784-2455 or go to the office, which is at 7249 Industrial Boulevard N.E.