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Editorial: Economy is working for job seekers
Jobless rates nearing record lows is good news even as hiring, inflation still present challenges
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Gold Creek Foods on White Sulphur Road displays signage announcing available jobs in January 2018. - photo by Scott Rogers
Is full employment good for the economy? Hall County is getting pretty close to finding out. As today’s story on page 1A indicates, the jobless rate of 3.3 percent in Gainesville-Hall means that nearly everyone who wants a job has one. That’s great news for job seekers and those who have work but are looking to improve their status with positions that offer better pay and benefits. In that scenario, the individuals surely benefit.