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…

GDOL celebrates 100 days under new leadership

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor celebrates the first 100 days under new leadership while unemployment rate remains steady. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023.…

Valdosta February unemployment rate goes unchanged.

VALDOSTA - Valdosta's February unemployment rate is unchanged from January according to Georgia Labor Commissioner. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in February, unchanged…

GA maintains low unemployment rate for Februrary

ATLANTA - The Georgia's February unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.1 percent for seven consecutive months. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, unchanged from a revised…