Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a decrease in September unemployment rates.
“This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some metro areas throughout the state have seen a slight dip in jobs, the overall increase in employment shows that more residents are finding work and contributing to our local economies. I will continue to fight for the resources our citizens need to thrive and ensure that Georgia’s economy remains competitive and the No. 1 place to do business for years to come.”
Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:
Northwest Georgia
The unemployment rate was down eight-tenths to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 2,299 over-the-month and up 6,706 over-the-year, to 448,171.
The number of employed was up 5,682 over-the-month and up 4,757 over-the-year, to 433,477.
Initial claims were up 556 over-the-month and up 42 over-the-year, to 2,279.
Three Rivers
The unemployment rate was down seven-tenths to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.0 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,077 over-the-month and up 4,253 over-the-year, to 265,294.
The number of employed was up 2,945 over-the-month and up 3,233 over-the-year, to 256,370.
Initial claims were down 185 over-the-month and down 73 over-the-year, to 885.
