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…
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’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…
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…
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…
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…