Georgia Department of Labor

Jobless rate is up 0.1% from February - March

New budget slashes higher ed — legislators pass bill increasing financial aid — Clarke County Schools seeks input on strategic plan — unemployment falls slightly

In brief: HIV prevention funding to go to Athens and three other cities — Georgia's job market remains strong — House speaker pauses on abortion and runoff voting — Clarke Central honored for computer science diversity

Newly elected Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson told members of the state House and Senate Appropriations committees that the Department of Labor has an image problem.

In brief: ACC commissioners hear plans for mall redevelopment — budget cuts could be coming to GA colleges and universities — HOPE payouts could increase — new Department of Labor head promises changes — Hawks beat Mavs

In brief: Elections officials add library to early voting sites — GA Lottery has big quarter — Unemployment ticks slightly up — UGA Soccer's NCAA run ends in Chapel Hill

In brief: Popular former president rallies voters in Atlanta today — Early voting in Athens lags behind many smaller counties — Unemployment in Athens remains low — Music industry urges lawmakers to turn tax incentives up to 11 — UGA soccer gets a tie and a bye

Employment is down in Athens and across Georgia, according to a report released by the Georgia Department of Labor.

In brief: State DPH confirms three pediatric cases; UGA to increase its share of employee health plan costs; Warnock pitches housing legislation; area unemployment continues to fall

In brief: EPD and Corps of Engineers looking at environmental impact of proposed vehicle plant; election probe prosecutors face challenges from witnesses; state job numbers grow