Severance and unemployment, do they overlap? (Atlanta)

I was offered severance of 8 weeks after being let go as an electrician's helper and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I also wonder about the job-search requirement. Did you file straight away?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.