Georgia jobs, labor force hit new records

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces the unemployment rate is up as jobs and labor force hits new records. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2, up…

Georgia Labor Commissioner addresses cancer diagnosis

ATLANTA - The Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson releases a statement on his recent cancer diagnosis. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has released the following statement following his recent cancer diagnosis: "After speaking with my…

Valdosta sees unemployment rise in October

VALDOSTA - According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Valdosta sees marginal rise in unemployment rate for October. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in…

GDOL uncovers millions of unremitted funds

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor uncovers millions of unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently concluded an internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,128.20 in…

Georgia reports record high June job numbers

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Georgia experienced record high job numbers in June. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged…

GDOL announces new safeguards to EFC program

ATLANTA - New safeguards to the Employer-Filed Partial Claims program have been reinstated to reflect Georgia Employment Security Rule. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that effective June 29, 2023, the Employer-Filed Partial Claims…

GDOL reports Valdosta’s unemployment rate remains unchanged

VALDOSTA - Valdosta's unemployment rate remains unchanged as the Georgia Department of Labor celebrates 100 days under new leadership. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6…

GDOL celebrates 100 days under new leadership

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor celebrates the first 100 days under new leadership while unemployment rate remains steady. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023.…