The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that every regional commission in Georgia experienced growth in employment and labor force rates in March.

“In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs that drive our state’s economy forward,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “By working with regional partners across the state, we’re creating a globally competitive workforce — one that’s built to last and ready to lead Georgia into its next phase of prosperity.”

Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:

Northwest Georgia

The unemployment rate remained unchanged posting at 3.5% over the month, the rate was 3.3% one year ago.
The labor force was up 2,672 over the month and down 1,097 over the year, to 455,942.
The number of employed was up 2,815 over the month and down 2,113 over the year, to 440,054.
Initial claims were down 511 over the month and down 112 over the year, to 1,705.

Three Rivers

The unemployment rate remained unchanged posting at 3.6% over the month, the rate was 3.2% one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,420 over the month and up 167 over the year, to 269,761.
The number of employed was up 1,443 over the month and down 812 over the year, to 260,130.
Initial claims were down 42 over the month and up 137 over the year, to 931.