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…
GDOL pays tribute to late Commissioner Bruce Thompson
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor pays tribute to the life and leadership of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson. Release: The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary…
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…