Mark Butler

In brief: Warnock talks financial aid in Athens — Former UGA football coach Dooley endorses Herschel Walker in new ad — SC Senator could have to testify in election probe — State job numbers continue to be rosy — UGA soccer beats Ole Miss

In brief: Athens area unemployment ticks up; Abrams visits Athens; Georgia GOP House members oppose science funding package; MTG suit moves to state's highest court; south Georgia county sues to force land sale for spaceport

Unemployment in Athens-Clarke County is up slightly this month, but other employment indicators remain strong.The Georgia Department of Labor says the…

There’s at least one reason to be merry as Athens heads into the holiday season: The unemployment rate in Athens is at an all-time low.According to Mark…

Starting Sunday, Georgians who are receiving unemployment payments will have to submit evidence to the state department of labor that they’re looking for…

According to data from the Georgia Department of Labor, Athens saw an increase in job growth during the month of July. Along with the Classic City, the…