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…
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’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…