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…

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…

GA summer job market sees influx of graduates,…

ATLANTA - The Georgia summer job market sees an influx of graduates and a slight rise in June unemployment rate. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up…

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…

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,…

Valdosta unemployment rate drops

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announces a drop in the November unemployment rate for Valdosta compared to a month ago. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment…