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…
Georgia’s job market hits new highs as unemployment…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Georgia's job market hits new highs as unemployment holds steady in September. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's September unemployment rate was 3.6…
An additional GA county is now eligible for…
ATLANTA - An additional Georgia county affected by Hurricane Helene is now eligible for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Release: State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that workers in one additional Georgia county may now be…
GA’s July unemployment rate is up with more…
ATLANTA - The Georgia DOL announces the labor force is over 5 million strong but more job creation is needed to keep unemployment low. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's July unemployment…
Georgia’s unemployment rate dips below national average
ATLANTA - Georgia's unemployment rate for February dips below the national average with jobs reaching an all-time high. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a…
Valdosta unemployment rate drops for New Year
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Valdosta's unemployment rate dropped in December. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in December, down…
GA’s unemployment rate remains unchanged four months straight
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor recently announced the unemployment rate for Georgia in December has held steady for four months. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's December unemployment rate held…
GaDOL unveils Walking the Last Mile reentry program
ATLANTA - The GaDOL unveils the Walking the Last Mile reentry program to transition from incarceration to returning citizen. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new…
Georgia’s July unemployment rate holds firm
ATLANTA - The July unemployment rate for Georgia remains unchanged from June and remains below the national average. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's July unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent,…