With Omicron floating around, inflation and gas prices skyrocketing, and a major war kicking off in Eastern Europe, you might have expected February to be a turbulent month. But it was smooth sailing for the state’s workforce as Georgia added 24,700 jobs, its second strongest February of job-growth in state history. As well only 4,100 Georgians filed first-time jobless claims last week, meaning the state has nearly fully returned to pre-pandemic levels. Kudos to state leaders and economic development officials, Georgia’s workforce continues to RISE…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
An ongoing investigation into former Atlanta Municipal Clerk Foris Webb III is hitting roadblocks, as city employees are delaying or rejecting interviews by the inspector general. Webb received more than $900,000 in consulting fees from the city for his “work” on a referendum meant to block the city’s law enforcement training center, dubbed “Cop City.” That referendum got held up in court, never wound up doing anything, and the center was built, but Webb continued to cash a $35,000 check each month. Another murky situation at Atlanta City Hall has public trust SINKING…
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