Metro Albany’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9% as Jobs, Employment & Labor Force Rise
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area saw increases in jobs, employment and the labor force in July, while the unemployment rate fell five-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.9%. A year ago, the rate was 4.3%.
Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.
Video: Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush on Working with GMA to Keep Georgia Cities Strong
Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush talks about the many advantages of working with Georgia Municipal Association and how they have impacted the city.
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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Partners with Powerhouse Automotive for Power Her Future Campaign
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Walmart to Bring 1,000 Jobs, Next-Gen Fulfillment Center to Carnesville
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Army to Spend $2B to Build Nuclear Microreactors at Georgia Base and 4 Others
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Meta Settlement Would Require New Teen Safeguards and Could Deliver Up to $135 Million to Georgia
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Ruark, Hopkins, & Sikes Reappointed to Georgia Cotton Commission Board
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Georgia Council on Economic Education Endorses AP Business with Personal Finance
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Mounting Financial Pressures Threaten the Retirement of Middle-Class Americans
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Foreclosure Activity Remains Elevated from a Year Ago in July 2026
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State Transportation Board of Georgia Elects New Executive Leadership
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Eleven Cities Awarded $33 Million in GEFA Infrastructure Loans
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Key Lawmaker Exploring Legislation to Curb Flock Camera Misuse
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Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush on Working with GMA to Keep Georgia Cities Strong
Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush talks about the many advantages of working with Georgia Municipal Association and how they have impacted the city.
Clint Newsome with Albany Air on Importance of Company Culture
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Arica Ratcliff with the Georgia Municipal Association, Member Self-Service Portal
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