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June Unemployment Rates Rise in Georgia Regional Commissions as Seasonal and Student Workers Enter the Summer Job Market

 Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates.

“Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to a temporary rise in unemployment, their contributions are the driving force behind our businesses’ success and the engine propelling our economy forward. From startups to major corporations, Georgia’s on the right track toward creating more jobs and building a stronger, more prosperous future for all hardworking Georgians.”

Northwest Georgia

 The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.

 The labor force was up 330 over-the-month and up 13,514 over-the-year, to 448,795, an all-time high.

 The number of employed was down 2,169 over-the-month and up 10,687 over-the-year, to 431,499.

 Initial claims were up 78 over-the-month and down 170 over-the-year, to 1,757.

Three Rivers

    The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.4 percent one year ago.

    The labor force was up 782 over-the-month and up 6,027 over-the-year, to 265,820, an all-time high.

    The number of employed was down 858 over-the-month and up 4,498 over-the-year, to 255,398.

    Initial claims were up 156 over-the-month and down 384 over-the-year, to 1,017.

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