MOULTRIE — The latest unemployment numbers for counties are a mixed bag, with some counties showing an increase in joblessness while others saw falling unemployment.
In Colquitt County the unemployment rate was 9.4 percent, up from the adjusted 9.1 percent in September, according to figures released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate was 7.5 percent in October 2008.
Brooks County showed a 0.6 percent decline in the unemployment rate, from 8.6 percent in September to 8 percent in October.
Cook County’s unemployment rate increased from 12.4 percent in September to 12.8 percent in October.
Mitchell County’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.4 percent, from 10.6 percent in September to 10.2 percent in October.
Tift County’s unemployment rate increased from 10.7 percent in September to 11 percent in October.
Thomas County had a 0.3 percent decline, from 9.4 percent in September to 9.1 in October.
Among area metropolitan areas, Albany saw an increase from 10.2 percent to 10.5 percent, and Valdosta’s unemployment rate increased from 8.2 percent to 8.4 percent.
The Atlanta area was unchanged at 10.4 percent.
Among the state’s counties the highest unemployment rate was in Hancock County at 20.4 percent.
The lowest rate was 5.9 percent in Oconee County.
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2 men charged in 10 burglaries
The arrests of two Moultrie men clears up no less than 10 burglaries from around the county, sheriff’s office investigators say.
Traviskius Sentrell Pate, 29, of 2903 Sylvester Drive, and Freddie Joseph Ross, 20, of 843-A Sixth Street Northwest, were charged Thursday morning with 10 counts each of burglary, according to Colquitt County sheriff’s investigator Shannon Hart. Hart said more charges are possible. -
State rests its case
Prosecutors in the trial of five accused gang members wrapped up on Thursday, but jurors will not begin deliberating the facts of the case until next week.
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Ryan CAN walk at graduation
A Colquitt County high school senior, who has been taking classes at home because of a developmental disorder, will be able to walk at graduation Saturday after the county board of education reversed an earlier decision barring him.
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July 31 election taking shape
The second day of qualifying for the July 31 election saw the first two head-to head competitions take shape.
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Rec Dept. to offer swim lessons
The Moultrie-Colquitt County Recreation Department is set to once again offer swimming lessons to the children in the community.
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2 candidates qualify for sheriff, District 2 county commissioner
The first day of qualifying set up two contested races in Colquitt County, but voters won’t decide on them until November. Qualifying, which began Wednesday, will continue through noon Friday.
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Thieves make off with thousands of dollars in jewelry
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