New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment claims compared to neighboring counties, as overall unemployment remains steady heading into the spring.
People looking for a new job opportunity will have a chance to connect with Mohawk Industries during a hiring event in Trion today.
Mohawk’s Summerville team is returning to the Trion area with immediate openings for Lift Truck Operators, Sorters, Waste Handlers, and Extrusion Operators.
The event will be held Thursday, March 12, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, 90 Dalton Street, Trion. The jobs are based at Mohawk Summerville, 106 John Bankston Drive, Summerville.
Officials say a 12-hour night swing shift is available from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Previous experience is required for the Extrusion Operator position.
Starting pay ranges from $16 to $20 or more per hour, depending on the role. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, a training program, and up to 80 hours of paid time off.
Applicants are encouraged to apply in advance online. Those with questions can also text “Mohawk” to 97211 to speak with the company’s talent acquisition team.
Candidates attending the hiring event are asked to dress for the work environment, including long pants, a short- or long-sleeve shirt, and tennis shoes or work boots. No jewelry, piercings, hoodies, or jackets with hoods are allowed because of safety concerns. Long hair must be pulled up and off the shoulders, and applicants should bring two forms of ID.
Mohawk Industries says it is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status, and is committed to an inclusive workplace.
Initial unemployment filings in Georgia increased last week compared with the week before, according to new figures released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The state recorded 5,133 new jobless claims for the week ending February 7, up from 4,681 the prior week — a gain of 452 claims. Nationwide, initial unemployment claims fell to 227,000, down 5,000 from 232,000 the week before on a seasonally adjusted basis, signaling a modest improvement at the national level even as Georgia ticked upward.
Other states saw sharper swings. Virginia posted the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, rising 68.8%, while Missouri had the largest percentage drop, with new claims falling 43.5%.
The Georgia Department of Labor released new employment numbers Thursday showing continued improvement in Northwest Georgia’s job market. Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes said December saw more Georgians working and unemployment declining across every region of the state, adding that the focus in 2026 will remain on connecting workers to in-demand careers and helping businesses find the talent they need.
In Northwest Georgia, the unemployment rate fell eight-tenths of a percent over the month to 3.1 percent, down from 3.6 percent one year ago. The labor force increased by 885 over the month and by 3,180 over the year, reaching an all-time high of 459,957. Employment also reached a record high, rising by 4,207 over the month and 5,363 over the year to 445,548. Initial unemployment claims increased to 7,613, up 5,227 from the previous month and 568 higher than one year ago.
