TCSG receives $4.85 Million grant from US Department…

Release: U.S. Department Of Labor Awards TCSG $4.85 Million in Strengthening Community College Training Grants ATLANTA, GA—The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced the award of $4.85 million to a consortium of Technical College System…

Valdosta’s unemployment claims drop as jobs increase

Release: Valdosta’s Jobs Increase in September Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta saw its jobs increase in September. Additionally, Valdosta saw monthly increases in its labor force and number of employed residents…

GA unemployment rate now beats national average

Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a statement following the Georgia Department of Labor's announcement that Georgia's unemployment rate had fallen to 5.6% in the month of August, down from 7.6% in July. The national…

Orion Boatworks creates 120 jobs in Valdosta for…

Release: Orion Boatworks to Create 120 Jobs in Valdosta-Lowndes County Valdosta, Georgia- The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) Board of Directors announced today that an established boat manufacturer, Orion Boatworks, LLC will create 120 new jobs…

VPD will host open testing August 15

Release: Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. We are holding an open testing on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 9am. We allow entrance starting at 8:30am. The test is limited to the first 20 people that…

Valdosta Police Department hiring event

Release: Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. We are holding an open testing on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 9am. We allow entrance starting at 8:30am. The test is limited to the first 20 people that…

New GDOL claim tutorials now available online

Release: GDOL Launches New Tutorials Drafted to Help with Common Claim Issues JUNE 04, 2020 Atlanta, GA - This week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) debuted tutorials designed to help claimants navigate the claims process.  As the…