Georgia unemployment rate drops to 3.5% for first time in nearly a year
After almost a year, Georgia’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% in May, according to the state Department of Labor.
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Hundreds graduate from Goodwill of North Georgia’s job training programs
Goodwill of North Georgia — which turns 100 this summer — celebrated 781 graduates of its job training and career development programs.
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Challenging but rewarding: Making a major career change later in life
Finding a new job or career after age 55 takes work.
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AJC salutes 10 of the region’s top nurses and 1 nurse leader
For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.
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Kimberly Knotts, Wellstar Paulding
What nurses do ‘is extraordinary,’ recipient of manager award says.
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Patrick McLeod, Northside Hospital Duluth
Procedural nurse has ‘amazing ability’ to connect with patients
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Melanie Copeland, Kennestone Hospital
Makes sure every new nurse knows they are valued.
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Kenosha Tillman, Emory Healthcare
‘I’ve always been a natural nurturer.’
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April Eldridge, Wellstar Douglas
She handles pressure of nursing through prayer and self-care.
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Candice Sims, Grady Memorial Hospital
Years as LPN built strong foundation for heart failure nurse,