Georgia holds steady at low unemployment rate as some sectors reach record highs
Georgia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.4% in September 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL).
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UNIFI Fresno airport workers vote to join machinists’ union amid wage concerns
Approximately 80 employees at UNIFI, working at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Air Transport Territory.
Maine Lobstering Union calls for fairer USMCA terms for American lobstermen
Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 Executive Liaison and Political Director Virginia Olsen testified before the U.S. Trade Representative, addressing concerns about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its effects on Maine’s lobstermen.
Energy Department unveils AI-powered biotech platform at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced a new artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology platform at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington.
Augusta University Student Health Services moving to upgraded facility on campus
Augusta University has announced that its Student Health Services will move to the Health Sciences Building, suite 1500, on the Health Sciences Campus.
Energy Department unveils recommendations to streamline permitting and strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released two studies from the National Petroleum Council (NPC) with recommendations aimed at modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure and reforming federal permitting processes.
Census Bureau reports decline in married-couple households over past five decades
Fewer than half of U.S. households in 2025 were married couples, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables.
Georgia adds seven cities as new rural zones starting in January
Seven Georgia cities will receive Rural Zone designations starting January 1, 2026.
Augusta University student finds direction through computer science after changing career paths
Mia Thompson, a native of St. Mary’s, Georgia, is preparing to graduate from Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences with a degree in computer science.
Minnesota District 77 donates toys for local families through annual holiday drive
District 77 members in Minnesota have contributed to Unity One Credit Union’s annual Toys for Tots drive, aiming to support families in need during the holiday season.
First-generation dentist Zach Powell urges graduates to focus on service
Zach Powell, a first-generation dentist and Medical College of Georgia alumnus, will deliver the keynote address at Augusta University’s Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony on December 10 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
Energy Department announces $134 million for rare earth element supply chain projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new funding opportunity of up to $134 million aimed at improving domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs).
Coca-Cola launches academy program ahead of FIFA World Cup 26
The Coca‑Cola Company has introduced the Coca‑Cola FC (Future Careers) Academy, a new initiative designed to prepare young people for careers in sports marketing and related fields.