Georgia students record another historic-high graduation rate

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces that Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic-high graduation rate. Release: ​District- and school-level graduation rates: Excel | PDF Georgia’s high-school seniors recorded another all-time-high graduation rate in 2024. The four-year…

GA ranks top business ranking for 11th consecutive…

ATLANTA - Georgia maintains a top business ranking for the 11th consecutive year as jobs remain a top priority. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up…

GA’s July unemployment rate is up with more…

ATLANTA - The Georgia DOL announces the labor force is over 5 million strong but more job creation is needed to keep unemployment low. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's July unemployment…

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…