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 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.…
GA December unemployment rate remains same
ATLANTA - The December unemployment rate for Georgia remains unchanged from November as new commissioner is sworn in. Release: On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Bruce Thompson was sworn in as Georgia’s tenth Commissioner of Labor…
Valdosta unemployment rate drops
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces a drop in the November unemployment rate for Valdosta compared to a month ago. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment…
GA unemployment rate remains lower than national average
ATLANTA - Georgia's October unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent which is significantly lower than the national average. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia's October unemployment rate was 2.9 percent, eight-tenths of…
Valdosta’s unemployment rate drops
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports a decrease in September's Unemployment Rate in Valdosta. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent in September,…