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…

Unemployment on the rise in Valdosta

VALDOSTA - A report by the Georgia Department of Labor reveals that Valdosta's unemployment rate increased in May. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent…

Georgia unemployment rate sees all-time high

ATLANTA - Georgia's May unemployment rate was up compared to April with all-time high job numbers. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a…

GDOL reports Valdosta’s unemployment rate remains unchanged

VALDOSTA - Valdosta's unemployment rate remains unchanged as the Georgia Department of Labor celebrates 100 days under new leadership. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6…