VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GA Gas Up 2 Cents, Now Higher Than…
Valdosta, GA- Retail gas prices remained relatively stable last week as oil prices yo-yoed. Crude prices were on an upward path after the positive jobs report, but the price surge came to a halt after the value…
GA Gas Prices Up 4 Cents, Unlikely To…
Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range. The recent jump in U.S. employment numbers raised hopes…
AAA: Strong Job Numbers Push Gas Prices Higher…
Although gas prices fell again last week, oil prices quickly jumped after government reports showed U.S. jobless claims rose less than forecast. The news pushed a barrel of oil near $95, only to be countered…
Valdosta Unemployment Drops To 7.7% In March
Valdosta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate declined to 7.7 percent in March, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.0 percent in February. The rate was 8.6 percent…
Pump Prices Fall Another Six Cents In Georgia,…
Valdosta, GA- Gas prices continue to fall as motorists reach mid-April. Pump prices did the exact opposite of what was forecast at the start of the year. Instead of reaching a peak price, gas prices dropped to…
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines To 8.4% In March
Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 8.4 percent in March, the lowest rate since December 2008. The rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point…
Georgia Gas Prices Fall Again, Down To $3.40
Valdosta, GA- Oil and gas prices fell again as more pessimistic news about the economy was released last week. Fuel prices decreased further after the Commerce Department reported retail sales dropped in March and a report showed consumer…
GA Gas Down Another 4 Cents From Last…
Valdosta, GA- Retail gas prices continue to follow the downward trend seen in March as bearish economic news does not support speculation of increased fuel demand. Crude prices made steep declines last week after the Labor Department reported payrolls…