Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions experienced unchanged or declining unemployment rates.
“Georgia continues to thrive, fueled by a powerhouse workforce and savvy economic investments,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “For the past 48 months and counting, Georgia has continued to outshine the nation with low unemployment and high-quality jobs. Our regional unemployment numbers are a testament to this remarkable track record of success and Georgia’s ability to drive economic opportunity across virtually every corner of the state.”
Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:
Atlanta Regional Commission
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 19,663 over-the-month and up 34,101 over-the-year, to 2,698,638, an all-time high.
- The number of employed was up 19,470 over-the-month and up 39,916 over-the-year, to 2,617,293, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were down 1,433 (-11%) over-the-month and up 730 (7%) over-the-year, to 11,379.
Central Savannah River
- The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.1 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 1,068 over-the-month and up 1,147 over-the-year, to 209,296.
- The number of employed was up 1,169 over-the-month and up 1,784 over-the-year, to 201,346.
- Initial claims were down 1,084 (-50%) over-the-month and down 45 (-4%) over-the-year, to 1,095.
Coastal Georgia
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 2,498 over-the-month and up 6,620 over-the-year, to 353,704, an all-time high.
- The number of employed was up 2,424 over-the-month and up 7,748 over-the-year, to 343,634, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were down 195 (-15%) over-the-month and up 67 (7%) over-the-year, to 1,088.
Georgia Mountains
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.6 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 2,522 over-the-month and up 9,268 over-the-year, to 253,274.
- The number of employed was up 2,525 over-the-month and up 9,687 over-the-year, to 246,657.
- Initial claims were down 242 (-23%) over-the-month, and up 146 (21%) over-the-year, to 827.
Heart of Georgia
- The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.0 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 992 over-the-month and up 3,105 over-the-year, to 120,967.
- The number of employed was up 1,102 over-the-month and up 3,604 over-the-year, to 116,768.
- Initial claims were down 611 (-54%) over-the-month, and down 60 (-10%) over-the-year, to 523.
Middle Georgia
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.7 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 1,082 over-the-month and up 1,304 over-the-year, to 216,821.
- The number of employed was up 1,078 over-the-month and up 2,094 over-the-year, to 209,657.
- Initial claims were down 241 (-22%) over-the-month and up 2 (0%) over-the-year, to 869.
Northeast Georgia
- The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 2.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 2,517 over-the-month and up 8,587 over-the-year, to 337,906, an all-time high.
- The number of employed was up 2,691 over-the-month and up 8,896 over-the-year, to 328,018, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were down 287 (-21%) over-the-month and up 120 (12%) over-the-year, to 1,109.
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 2.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 2,354 over-the-month and up 7,134 over-the-year, to 444,693, an all-time high.
- The number of employed was up 3,243 over-the-month and up 8,554 over-the-year, to 431,621, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were down 5,587 (-72%) over-the-month and down 991 (-31%) over-the-year, to 2,172.
River Valley
- The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.3 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 822 over-the-month and up 2,481 over-the-year, to 144,916.
- The number of employed was up 989 over-the-month and up 3,282 over-the-year, to 139,522.
- Initial claims were down 1,088 (-64%) over-the-month and down 74 (-11%) over-the-year, to 612.
Southern Georgia
- The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.7 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 1,353 over-the-month and up 2,162 over-the-year, to 179,679.
- The number of employed was up 1,464 over-the-month and up 2,847 over-the-year, to 173,753.
- Initial claims were down 826 (-53%) over-the-month and down 83 (-10%) over-the-year, to 729.
Southwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.8 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 800 over-the-month and down 47 over-the-year, to 145,671.
- The number of employed was up 848 over-the-month and up 580 over-the-year, to 140,735.
- Initial claims were down 320 (-36%) over-the-month and up 54 (11%) over-the-year, to 560.
Three Rivers
- The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 2.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 1,774 over-the-month and up 4,040 over-the-year, to 263,467, an all-time high.
- The number of employed was up 2,068 over-the-month and up 4,789 over-the-year, to 255,791, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were down 1,507 (-60%) over-the-month and down 92 (-8%) over-the-year, to 1,022.