ATLANTA (AP) - State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 8.7% held steady in January, unchanged from the December rate.
The jobless rate was down from 9.3% a year ago.
Georgia labor officials say there was a loss of 47,700 mostly seasonal jobs and an increase in initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits over the month. However, the increases were not enough to impact the unemployment rate.
The numbers were announced early Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor.
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the good news in the report is that Georgia lost the fewest jobs for January since 1987.
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Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:28:59 GMT
During a meeting conducted by the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to determine the future of the Astrodome, the organization unveiled a proposal to renovate and rehabilitate the historic building.
During a meeting conducted by the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to determine the future of the Astrodome, the organization unveiled a proposal to renovate and rehabilitate the historic building and convert it into a conference and exposition center.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:00:16 GMT
We are in a normal weather pattern for this time of year. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s and lows generally in the middle 70s.
A stationary front is located just north of the Houston area and while it is not expected to move south, it is close enough to increase our chances for rain.
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