Georgia jobless rate up in December
ATLANTA — Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.6 percent in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.5 percent in November. The rate was 9.4 percent in December a year ago, the Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday
“We had a modest increase in new layoffs, along with a small job loss driven primarily by seasonal layoffs in education,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “Basically, the December numbers are flat, but even so, this is the best November to December job market report since 2007.”
While the number of jobs decreased by 400 to 3,985,800 in December, it rose by 70,200, or 1.8 percent, from 3,915,600 in December 2011. Most of the over-the-year job growth came in professional and business services, 26,000; trade, transportation, and warehousing, 17,300; education and health care, 12,700; leisure and hospitality, 12,100; and manufacturing 11,800.
Behind the Veil wedding boutique salon scheduled
The fourth annual Behind the Veil boutique bridal salon will showcase Savannah wedding professionals on March 3.
The event, presented by Savannah Weddings, the Telfair Museums and the editors of Savannah magazine, will feature expert wedding planners, caterers, florists, photographers, venues and others.
Behind the Veil will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St., and from 1-5 p.m. at the Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. A bridal fashion show will hit the runway at 4:30 p.m. in the Jepson Center.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door or $40 for a VIP champagne brunch that will feature Elizabeth Demos, a stylist, event planner and author of Vintage Wedding Style, at 11 a.m. March 3 at an off-site location. Tickets can be purchased at Savannahmagazine.com.
For information about showcasing your services, contact Jane Townsend at 912-652-0294 or jane.townsend@savannahmagazine.com.
Nominations for historic preservation awards due
Historic Savannah Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2013 HSF Preservation Awards for excellence in historic preservation.
The deadline is Feb. 15; winners will be announced May 9.
The preservation awards recognize projects or individual achievements falling within the areas of restoration, rehabilitation, new construction, stewardship, craftsmanship and archaeology. Projects must have been completed within three years and may include projects nominated but not selected. Nominations are open only to Historic Savannah Foundation members. Self-nominations are acceptable.
A jury of local professionals will select the winners.
The nomination form and details on eligibility, submission criteria and key dates can be accessed at http://www.myhsf.org/advocacy-education/programs/awards/.
For more information, contact Danielle Meunier at 912-233-7787 or dmeunier@myHSF.org.