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Georgia's unemployment rate ticks up slightly in June
(The Center Square) — Georgia's June unemployment rate inched up slightly but remains below the national unemployment rate, according to new numbers that state labor officials released on Thursday. June's unemployment rate of 3.3% was up from May's revised 3.2% rate but below the national rate of 4.1%. Numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor show the state's unemployment rate has hovered in the 3% range since late 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic eased. ...
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations Into Georgia Market
The following article was originally published by Wide-format Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Wide-Format Impressions. Lindenmeyr Munroe announces plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia...
House Ag Vice Chair Addresses Peanut Growers
Many of his Republican colleagues are in Milwaukee this week for the convention, but Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia put peanut growers and his family ahead of attending his party’s big party. “It’s not that I don’t want to be there, it’s that I have a six year old...
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
Ethics board determines Guyton councilman committed 'technical violation of the ordinance'
Theodore Hamby will maintain his post on city council in Guyton. The announcement was made during a special called meeting Thursday night following an investigation into an ethics complaint made in May. The two-man ethics board, which consists of Reginald Stanmar and Robert Hunter, determined Hamby committed a technical violation. Mayor Andy Harville read a statement from the ethics board which reads in part, “There was a technical violation of the ordinance…the violation occurs due to the language involved in the ordinance. A city official shall not use his or her position in any way to coerce or give the appearance towards another person to provide any financial benefit.”
Live Entertainment Spotlight in Middle Georgia this Week
From singing your heart out, to doing a swampy art project, to listening to high-energy live music, there are lots of ways to stay entertained during the next few days. The following are just a few of the interesting events taking place at the end of this week. THURSDAY, July...
STC Ranked #2 in Forbes Advisor for Best Online Management Certificate Program
Southeastern Technical College (STC) ranked #2 in the latest Forbes Advisor for best online certificates in management. "I am thrilled and honored to see the Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate program at Southeastern Tech recognized as the second-best management program online by Forbes Advisor. This accolade is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our instructor Tina Jernigan and our students, and reinforces our commitment to providing top-notch education and leadership training," said Gina Robison, STC Dean of Business Technologies and Human Services.
Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
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