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…
OPINION: Governor Deal, Georgia Doesn’t End At I-20.
One of the stops on my daily check of local and state news is that of Governor Deal's press office. For every month that he announces that revenues are up, people get appointed to various boards,…
Metro Valdosta Unemployment Rate Drops To 8.7%
Valdosta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate decreased to 8.7 percent in July, down four-tenths of a percentage point from 9.1 percent in June. The rate was also 9.1…
GA Unemployment Rises Again To 8.8 Percent
Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.8 percent in July. The rate was three-tenths of a percentage point higher than the revised 8.5 percent in…
Valdosta, South Georgia Unemployment Soars In June
Valdosta, GA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate increased to 9.1 percent in June, up 1.0 percent from 8.1 percent in May. The rate was also 9.1 percent in June…
Temporary Employment Up 40 Percent Statewide Since 2009
According to a weekend report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia has seen a 40 percent increase in the number of temporary workers since 2009. More than 101,500 people are now employed as temporary workers statewide- nationally,…
Georgia Unemployment Rises To 8.6% In June
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.6 percent in June. The rate was up three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in May,…
Deal Signs Agreement For ‘Inland Port’ In Cordele
Governor Nathan Deal made the trip down to Crisp County on Wednesday and signed a memorandum of understanding, creating an 'inland port' in Cordele. The agreement is a partnership between the Georgia Ports Authority and Cordele…
GA Per Capita Income Drops To 40th In…
According to federal data released over the weekend, Georgia's per capita income has dropped to 40th in the nation to $36,869. Since 2001, the state's per capita income has dropped from 25th all the way down…