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National Unemployment Stays Steady at 3.7 Percent in November
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released earlier this month, the national unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.7 percent in November.
Small Businesses Help Georgians Find Health Insurance
Open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is already underway, and ends on Jan. 15.
Some GA Households to Receive Assistance with Utility Bills
The Georgia Rental Assistance Program and Georgia Power have partnered to help eligible households with their past-due utility bills.
Georgia Gas Prices Cheaper Than National Average
As of November 9th, the price of gas in Georgia is currently one of the lowest in the nation, clocking in at under $3.12/gallon for regular unleaded gasoline compared to the national average (approx. $3.80/gallon).
Jobs Continue to Flourish in Georgia
Jobs increased in Georgia in the past 6 months. Over the month of October, job creation reached an all-time peak of 4,834,900.
Job Openings Increase in September
In the South, job openings increased by about 160,000 between August and September to a total of 4,252,000.
Georgia Unemployment Rate Stays Steady in September
In August, Georgia’s unemployment rate was 2.8 percent and in September, the state recorded the same unemployment rate.
As National Gas Prices Rise, Georgia Prices Remain Low
Georgia’s statewide average price per gallon is the lowest in the country at $3.265.
National Unemployment Drops to 3.5 Percent in September
On Friday, October 7, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report with preliminary September unemployment and job numbers.