August 2019: River Valley lowers rate
Georgia’s unemployment rate also held constant in August, staying at 3.6 percent.
Columbus adds jobs in August
According to preliminary data, Columbus saw fewer initial unemployment claims filed, along with a decrease in the unemployment rate across the five-county metropolitan statistical area.
Three Rivers gains in June
Nationally, the unemployment rate inched up 0.1 percent points in June to reach 3.7 percent. Georgia’s rate dropped 0.1 percentage points to settle at 3.7 percent.
Psychiatrist with Office in Opelika Indicted on Drug Distribution Charges
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Dr. James Henry Edwards, III, 72, of Fairhope, Alabama, appeared in court for an arraignment after being charged with...
Columbus adds to labor force in June
Columbus ended June with 118,803 employed residents. That number decreased by 334 over the month and decreased by 958 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Columbus adds to labor force in May
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Columbus added to its labor force for the month of May.
According to preliminary data, Columbus also...
Georgia DOT’s TIA Program to Hold Public Information Open House for Proposed US 27/Georgia...
What: The Georgia DOT's TIA Program will hold a Location and Design Public Information Open House on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 4:30 - 7:00...
Columbus sets record in April
Great news for our area!
Columbus adds jobs in March
The number of unemployment claims went down by 9 percent in March. When compared to last March, claims were up by about 15 percent.
