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…
An additional GA county is now eligible for…
ATLANTA - An additional Georgia county affected by Hurricane Helene is now eligible for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Release: State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that workers in one additional Georgia county may now be…
Federal DUA now available for eligible GA counties
LOWNDES - The Georgia DOL announces that Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for multiple GA counties. Release: State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that workers in four additional Georgia counties may now be…
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…