THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
GDOL pays tribute to late Commissioner Bruce Thompson
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor pays tribute to the life and leadership of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary…
Georgia’s job market hits new highs as unemployment…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Georgia's job market hits new highs as unemployment holds steady in September. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's September unemployment rate was 3.6…
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…