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March unemployment rate for Crisp County

March unemployment rate for Crisp County

CRISP COUNTY, GA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in the Southwest Georgia area declined to 9.0 percent in March.

The jobless rate in the Southwest Georgia area in March a year ago was 9.8 percent.

The March unemployment rate for Crisp County is 11.8 percent

Here is the full press release from the Georgia Department of Labor

January unemployment rate for Crisp County

January unemployment rate for Crisp County

CRISP COUNTY, GA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Friday that the preliminary unemployment rate in Southwest Georgia rose to 9.6 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.3 percent in December.

Meanwhile, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the sixth month in a row to 9.2 percent in January, the lowest rate since March of 2009 when it was 9.1 percent.

The January unemployment rate for Crisp County was 12.8 percent.

Here is the full press release from the Georgia Department of Labor

GA Chamber announces business leaders

GA Chamber announces business leaders

ALBANY, GA - The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced it's business leaders from the Albany area. They are Len Dorminey from HeritageBank of the South and Jeff Johnson from the city of Cordele.

“We are honored to welcome these men and women to our board and are excited to have their experience and knowledge added as part of our mission to grow and strengthen Georgia’s business community.

Here is the full press release from Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon cutting and open house for ne chamber building

Ribbon cutting and open house for ne chamber building

CRISP COUNTY, GA - There will be a ribbon cutting for the new Cordele-Crisp County Chamber of Commerce’s building Tuesday, January 17 at 4:30 p.m., at 502 South 2nd Street.

The open house will be from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Krystal's Career Fair

Krystal's Career Fair

ALBANY, GA – Krystal’s will have a career fair Thursday, August 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

During the career fair, Krystal’s is looking to hire managers, assistant managers, and associates in their Albany, Americus, and Cordele stores.

The career fair will be at The Wingate Inn in Albany behind Longhorn Steakhouse. Longhorn Steakhouse is located at 2733 Dawson Rd.

For more information on Krystal’s Career Fair click here.

Customer Appreciation Day at Colony Bank

 Customer Appreciation Day at Colony Bank

CORDELE, GA - Colony Bank is inviting Crisp County residents to their Customer Appreciation Day Friday, April 29, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 1031 e. 24th Ave.

 Lunch will be provided.

Stewart Financial Group invites residents to dine during business hours

Stewart Financial Group invites residents to dine during business hours

CORDELE, GA - The Stewart Financial Group is inviting residents to join them for their business dining hours Friday, April 29, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

A light lunch will be provided.