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…
Unemployment Benefits Expands as Claims Increase
ATLANTA, Ga. — Unemployment claims have nearly doubled in the past week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Henry Herald, Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the claims spike by allowing the…
New Bill Could Help Lower Dropout Rates in…
ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia State Representative Erica Thomas introduced a bill that would raise the current high school dropout age of 16-years-old to 17-years-old, according to 11Alive. Thomas believes that with the passing of House…
Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.4 Percent
ATLANTA, GA (AP) - Georgia's unemployment rate has dropped to 7.4 percent in December, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Georgia had 90,000 more jobs in December than…