New labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia show Chattooga County with the highest unemployment rate listed on the latest regional map.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College says its Welding and Joining Technology program continues to be one of the school’s most in-demand programs, with graduates seeing strong job placement rates and high starting wages.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced that Tammy Chandler of Trion and Salvador Hernandez of Summerville are the spring 2026 recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarship.
Chandler is enrolled in the Computer Support Specialist program at GNTC’s Walker County Campus, while Hernandez is studying Automation Technology at the Catoosa County Campus.
The Roper Corporation Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide financial assistance to GNTC students who are also employed by Roper Corporation. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, supplies, tools, and other educational materials.
GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham said the scholarship reflects Roper’s commitment to supporting workforce development in Northwest Georgia.
Roper Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, operates a major manufacturing plant in LaFayette and employs more than 2,500 people. Company officials say the scholarship helps remove financial barriers for students pursuing high-demand technical careers while strengthening the region’s manufacturing workforce.
JBar Manufacturing in Trion is now hiring and looking to add new team members to its workforce.
The family-owned company, which has been in operation since 1972, is currently hiring for fabrication and welding positions.
Applications are being accepted in person at the company’s location at 17877 Highway 27 North in Trion. Application hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The work schedule for these positions is also Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
JBar encourages applicants to “join our team and build the future,” emphasizing strong teamwork and quality craftsmanship.
Mohawk Industries will host a hiring event later this week for positions at its Summerville facility.
Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have finalized an agreement for the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park, a move expected to bring around 100 new jobs to the area.
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.
Construction on Pilgrim’s Pride’s new prepared foods plant in Walker County is expected to begin this fall, a major step forward in a $400 million development local and state leaders say could reshape the area’s economy and bring hundreds of jobs to Northwest Georgia.
In Chattooga County and across rural Northwest Georgia, the conversation about life after high school is changing — not because college suddenly got easier, but because more families are weighing the rising cost of a traditional four-year degree against the practical need for training that leads directly to a paycheck.
Mohawk Industries is holding a hiring event happening today (Thursday, January 8) for job opportunities at its Summerville manufacturing facility. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street.