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Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
ATLANTA – Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out.
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Oglethorpe upping commitment to natural gas

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
ATLANTA - Oglethorpe Power is going all-in on natural gas as a source of electrical generation. The Tucker-based utility, which serves 38 electric cooperatives, announced plans Thursday to build two new natural gas projects in Monroe and Talbot counties.
Construction continues on TFC’s new Screaming Eagle Cafe which will open for students this fall.

Construction continues on TFC’s new Screaming Eagle Cafe which will open for students this fall.

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Toccoa Falls College makes campus wide upgrades

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Toccoa Falls—As with each new school year, Toccoa Falls College is excited to welcome new students and reconnect with returning ones. The fall semester begins next month, and students can look forward to many improvements across campus, including residential areas, common spaces, and lecture halls.
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State ends fiscal year with revenue uptick after months-long slide

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
ATLANTA – Georgia tax collections rose last month compared to June of last year, but the state ended fiscal 2024 with lower tax revenues than the previous year. The state brought in $3.03 billion in June, up 6.5% compared to the previous June, the Georgia Department of Revenue reported Friday.
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Georgia mail delivery ranked worst in nation

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
ATLANTA – Georgia ranked worst in the nation in on-time mail delivery during the second quarter of this year, according to a new report from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Only 63.