Valdosta’s unemployment rate rises during summer job market

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Valdosta’s unemployment rate rises as seasonal and student workers enter the summer job market. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment…

GA summer job market sees influx of graduates,…

ATLANTA - The Georgia summer job market sees an influx of graduates and a slight rise in June unemployment rate. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up…

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 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…

Valdosta unemployment rate drops heading into new year

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces that unemployment in Valdosta had declined heading into the new year. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1…