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…
Georgia receives grant to help unemployment insurance program
The state of Georgia is the recipient of more than $1.6 million dollars of federal grant money meant to aid the states unemployment insurance program. Federal officials say the grant is part of more than…
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,…
AAA: Strong Job Numbers Push Gas Prices Higher…
Although gas prices fell again last week, oil prices quickly jumped after government reports showed U.S. jobless claims rose less than forecast. The news pushed a barrel of oil near $95, only to be countered…
Valdosta Unemployment Drops To 7.7% In March
Valdosta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate declined to 7.7 percent in March, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.0 percent in February. The rate was 8.6 percent…
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines To 8.4% In March
Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 8.4 percent in March, the lowest rate since December 2008. The rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point…