Jobs & the Economy

The Peach State is on the rise, and our economy and job market could not be better. In August, we recorded over 7 million job openings in America, more than the number of people out of work. Unemployment is well below 4%, hourly earnings have risen 3.4% over the past year, and Georgia is once again the top state for business – for the sixth year running. As economic gains continue at a healthy pace as we enter fall, records just keep getting broken. The Trump economy has created an environment w... Read more

Thomson, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that the 2019 McDuffie County Job Fair, hosted in partnership with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will feature free workshops designed to equip participants for the job-seeking process. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., five seminars covering three topics will be offered in 20 to 25-minute sessions throughout the morning. “If you’re looking for a job or a career change, Saturday’s job fair is an outstanding opportunity to establish em... Read more

Thomson, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), in coordination with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will host a job fair on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Thomson-McDuffie Campus of Augusta Technical College. The event will connect community talent with developing businesses and growing industries while offering free continuing-education workshops throughout the morning. “There couldn’t be a better time to be looking for work in the Peach State,” said Congressman ... Read more

Covington, GA – On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) hosted Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a tour of Stanton Springs, a first-of-its-kind, 1,600-plus acre, industrial park located within Newton, Morgan and Walton counties. Joined by members of the Georgia General Assembly and the Joint Development Authority for Stanton Springs, Hice highlighted the area’s job growth, business investment, and workforce development. “By forging a partnership and... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (GA-10) today released the following statement after receiving the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. This award is given to Members of Congress in recognition of their support for issues critical to manufacturing in the United States. Hice scored 100% based on 27 key votes on the NAM's 115th Congressional Voting Record. “Manufacturing means jobs,” said Congressman Hice. “Through my many site vis... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) today was named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business association representing 350,000 companies nationwide. This award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB presents to Members of Congress in recognition of their efforts to support small business policies. Hice earned 100% for his voting record during the 115th Congress on NFIB's “How Congress Voted” scorecard. “Small b... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Newton Campus and the economic development offices of Newton, Morgan, Walton, Jasper, and Greene counties will host their second annual job fair on Friday, October 5th. Building on last year’s success, which drew hundreds of applicants from around the area, the 2018 Regional Job Fair will connect job seekers with local employers in the fields of manufacturing, film and entertainment, public safet... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) yesterday was recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his consistent support of legislation important to the retail industry and its millions of small businesses. “Implementing policies that enable our retailers to expand, hire, and obtain the capital to pursue big ideas helps our Main Street businesses thrive and spurs long-term economic growth,” said Congressman Hice. “I’m proud that the Tax Cuts and Jobs... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress. “I’ve made it a top priority to get our economy moving in the right direction,” said Congressman Hice after receiving the award. “Legislation, like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that makes it easier for businesses to expand and hire new employees means heftier pay... Read more

Washington, D.C. – By creating a foundation of innovation, resilience, and sound business policies, I’m proud that Georgia has become an incubator where companies can thrive. This past week brought more exciting news for the state as Governor Nathan Deal welcomed a new corporate citizen – Facebook – to the community with the construction of its ninth data center. I was humbled to be a part of this momentous occasion, and I’m looking forward to fostering this new, long-term partnership. Based in ... Read more