GDOL supports federal workers during shutdown

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor partners with TCSG/WorkSource Georgia to support federal workers during the shutdown. Release: As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain…

Valdosta’s unemployment rate falls in August

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces that Metro Valdosta's unemployment rate falls in August compared to a year ago. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded…

Georgia’s unemployment rate falls to 3.4% in July

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces that Georgia's July 2025 unemployment rate has declined from June. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia's July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, down…

Georgia makes history as jobs top 5M

ATLANTA - Georgia makes history as jobs top 5 million keeping the state in first place for business 11 years in a row. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia's June unemployment…

Georgia’s May unemployment rate decreases

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces that May's unemployment rate for the state has declined compared to April. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.5%,…