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Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary
Cordele Police Department On July 17th, just after 4 a.m., our officers responded to an alarm at Cloud Vapor at 1101 E 16th Ave, Suite A. Once on scene, they found a large portion of the storefront glass busted out and merchandise scattered on the ground. The store owner responded to the business and assisted […] The post Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
Man escapes Oregon prison, found 30 years later in Georgia with stolen identity
Authorities have captured Steven Craig Johnson, who escaped from an Oregon state prison nearly 30 years ago and assumed the identity of a deceased child. Johnson, 70, was arrested at an apartment complex in Macon, Georgia, on Tuesday by the US Marshals Service and its fugitive task forces. He had been living under the name William Cox since 2011.
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