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’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…
Valdosta unemployment rate drops for New Year
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Valdosta's unemployment rate dropped in December. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in December, down…
GA’s unemployment rate remains unchanged four months straight
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor recently announced the unemployment rate for Georgia in December has held steady for four months. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's December unemployment rate held…
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,…