What most people don't realize is that most of the new construction going on here now is being paid for by Chinese investors. I know of 3 jobs that just came to a screeching halt last week when no checks were issued on Friday. Get ready. This is what summer of 07 was like.
Paulding Co. isn't much better. I have been trying to hire a plumbers helper for the last 18 mo. I have paid for 22 background checks on males ( I hate to refer to them as MEN) between the ages of 18 and 25 and every one one of them had a record for drugs and theft.