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Labor commissioner’s good deed hard to swallow
It is said that no good deed goes unpunished. If you don’t believe that, ask Mark Butler, commissioner ... Read more
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Additional unemployment benefits coming for some Georgians
ATLANTA — Some Georgians can expect additional unemployment dollars in the coming weeks. But the money won’t last ... Read more
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Georgia congressmen echo debate on unemployment benefits
ATLANTA — In a glimpse into the national debate playing out in Washington, D.C., Georgia congressmen debated Tuesday ... Read more
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State labor commissioner talks unemployment benefits, ways companies can keep workers on the job
For almost two hours Tuesday night, Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler took questions from Whitfield County residents on ... Read more
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State Dept. of Labor flooded with unemployment filings
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor is facing an impossible situation, Commissioner Mark Butler said, calling it “unfathomable.” Read more
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Kemp tries to bolster small businesses
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp is leading a call of support for small businesses that are taking a large ... Read more
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Metro Dalton’s unemployment rate drops to 3.6 percent
DALTON, Ga. — Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that metro Dalton’s unemployment rate fell again in ... Read more
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State jobless rate hits record lows
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor released a record-breaking November jobs report for the state of Georgia that shows ... Read more
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State labor commissioner coming to Valdosta
VALDOSTA — Georgia's labor commissioner will host an employer summit Wednesday, Oct. 9. Read more
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Valdosta jobless rate unchanged
VALDOSTA — Metro Valdosta’s jobless rate was unchanged in August. Read more