Georgia’s Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped 0.2% to reach 4.3% in April.
Georgia’s employed residents in April saw an increase of 22,222, reaching a total of 4,951,267, up 586,000 since April 2020.
The job total listed online at EmployGeorgia shows 239,000 job listings — over triple the amount of the 70,000 listings in April of 2020, according to Augusta CEO.
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Of the over 239,000 jobs currently listed on EmployGeorgia, 72% show salaries over $30,000. The sectors with the most job gains during the past month included 3,500 in health care and social assistance, 1,500 in professional, scientific and technical services and 1,400 in heavy and civil engineering construction.
Registration is now open for the first annual Georgia Wellness Summit, a virtual event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12. This event is presented by the Georgia Commission on Women.
This summit is designed to “inform and foster conversations about the latest health topics impacting women. The event brings together experts from medicine, policy, education and more to share information and form meaningful connections,” according to a news release.
The event is free and open to the public, and will provide 10 continuing education credits for healthcare professionals. Attendees must register in advance at https://www.gacommissiononwomen.org
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“The Wellness Summit is a powerful event that features inspiring individuals and organizations doing groundbreaking health and wellness work in Georgia and across the nation,” said Tita Stewart, chair of the Georgia Commission on Women. “The agenda highlights a number of topics that impact the well-being of women and families, presented by leaders in their respective fields. We want the attendees to leave the program empowered and informed and hope they will be motivated to become involved with the various organizations committed to elevating wellness in the state of Georgia.”
Visit the registration link for a comprehensive list of the speakers and topics at the summit.
Every year, the City of Augusta designates funds for the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) to distribute to the non-profit arts community.
“City leaders recognize the importance of public financial support to sustain a wide variety of artistic disciplines and expressions,” according to a news release from the GAAC.
In fiscal year 2022, funds will be re-allocated in increments to support general operating expenses or special projects, up to $7,000 for General Operating expenses and up to $5,000 for Art Projects, per the release.
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The link to apply is here: https://www.augustaarts.com/city-grants/
Applications must be submitted via email to admin@augustaarts.com. Supporting documents must be mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to the GAAC Office within the application period. The application deadline is 3 p.m. July 9. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for panel review. Organizations applying must complete financial reports.
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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