Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported marginal changes in October unemployment rates.

“Georgia’s unemployment rate remains below the national average, but businesses face growing pressure, including finding and retaining top-tier talent,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As we attract diverse companies across the state, we must remain focused on developing the skills needed to meet critical workforce demands without reallocating talent between industries. By prioritizing our labor force, we can further strengthen Georgia as a place where both businesses and individuals can thrive together.”

Northwest Georgia

    The unemployment rate was up one-tenth to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.

    The labor force was down 1,281 over-the-month and up 8,573 over-the-year, to 438,495.

    The number of employed was down 1,539 over-the-month and up 7,878 over-the-year, to 424,122.

    Initial claims were down 353 (16%) over-the-month and down 1,543 (-45%) over-the-year, to 1,884.

Three Rivers

    The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.0 percent one year ago.

    The labor force was up 24 over-the-month and up 6,257 over-the-year, to 262,286, an all-time high.

    The number of employed was down 530 over-the-month and up 4,603 over-the-year, to 252,985.

    Initial claims were up 310 (32%) over-the-month and up 144 (13%) over-the-year, to 1,268.