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 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…
Valdosta sees unemployment rise in October
VALDOSTA - According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Valdosta sees marginal rise in unemployment rate for October. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in…
GaDOL unveils Walking the Last Mile reentry program
ATLANTA - The GaDOL unveils the Walking the Last Mile reentry program to transition from incarceration to returning citizen. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new…
Georgia’s July unemployment rate holds firm
ATLANTA - The July unemployment rate for Georgia remains unchanged from June and remains below the national average. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's July unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent,…
GDOL uncovers millions of unremitted funds
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor uncovers millions of unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently concluded an internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,128.20 in…
Valdosta June unemployment rate increases slightly
VALDOSTA - The Department of Labor is reporting that Valdosta's unemployment rate for June experiences a slight increase. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent…
Georgia reports record high June job numbers
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Georgia experienced record high job numbers in June. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged…
GDOL announces new safeguards to EFC program
ATLANTA - New safeguards to the Employer-Filed Partial Claims program have been reinstated to reflect Georgia Employment Security Rule. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that effective June 29, 2023, the Employer-Filed Partial Claims…