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Chattooga County Unemployment Rate Edges Up In May

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:23:07 +0000

Chattooga County’s unemployment rate edged slightly higher in May, according to newly released figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. The county posted a jobless…

Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.4 Percent

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:28:20 +0000

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state has reached a major economic milestone, surpassing 5 million jobs for the first time in…

Nearly Half Of Chattooga County Households Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, New ALICE Data Shows

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:54:15 +0000

A newly released report from United For ALICE paints a sobering picture of financial hardship in Chattooga County, showing that many local families are struggling…

Georgia Drivers Saved Nearly $200 Million During Temporary Gas Tax Suspension

Jimmy Holbrook — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:28:16 +0000

Georgia motorists saved an estimated $188 million during a temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax that ended June 2, according to newly released…

Georgia Expands Support For Farmers With New Resource Center As Trade Talks Continue

Jimmy Holbrook — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:26:13 +0000

Georgia agriculture leaders are continuing efforts to strengthen the state’s farming industry through new business resources and expanded market opportunities. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper…

Chattooga County Posts Highest Unemployment Rate On Regional Map

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:17:41 +0000

New labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia show Chattooga County with the highest unemployment rate listed on the latest regional map. According to the…

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Rate Falls To 2.7 Percent

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:48:28 +0000

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April, down six-tenths of a percentage point from…

Georgia Labor Force, Employment Reach All-Time Highs in April

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:03:13 +0000

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state reached new all-time highs in both labor force participation and total employment during April, while…

Georgia Tax Collections Increase Again in April

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 09 May 2026 04:38:36 +0000

Georgia’s tax collections continued to climb in April, according to newly released state revenue figures, reflecting continued growth in sales tax and corporate tax revenues…

Governor Kemp Signs Major Forestry Legislation Supporting Rural Georgia

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:39:59 +0000

Governor Brian P. Kemp signed a major package of forestry and natural resources legislation Thursday at the Georgia Forestry Association headquarters in Forsyth, highlighting what…