THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Georgia earns its 12th Shovel Award
Release: Georgia Again Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Jobs and Investment Atlanta, June 11, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has received its 12th Shovel Award – its 11th consecutive such award –…
Goodwill Announces Reopening in Process
Release: Goodwill Set To Safely Reopen Stores and Career Centers Precautionary Measures and Social Distancing Guidelines To Be Introduced Columbus, Ga. — As of May 2, Goodwill opened stores and career centers, except in Albany,…
Valdosta’s Goodwill to Host a Multi-Employer Job Fair
The Goodwill Career Center in Valdosta will host a multi-employer job fair this Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Over 700 positions will be available from several regional employers. See the release…
Valdosta gains jobs, work force in July
Press Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that in July Valdosta increased its labor force and employed residents. At the same time, the four-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA) saw its unemployment rate fall. All indicators…
Rep. Austin Scott Lauds Announcement of 1,200 New…
From the Office of Rep. Austin Scott: WARNER ROBINS, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today released the below statement upon the announcement that the Warner Robins…
Southern Georgia labor force up for the summer
Georgia Department of Labor Press Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Southern Georgia region’s labor force jumped in June as summer job seekers hit the market. With the labor force growing…
Labor force increases in Valdosta
Georgia Department of Labor Press Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta’s June job numbers showed typical summer fluctuations. During the month, the labor force grew faster than could be absorbed through hiring, causing…
Deal: Five Below to create more than 130…
From the Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Five Below, a leading high-growth value retailer, will create 130 jobs and invest $70 million to build a new distribution center in…