September unemployment rates drop across Georgia’s Regional Commissions

Rates drop as more residents find jobs

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a decrease in September unemployment rates.

“This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said in a press release. “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.”

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission includes the counties of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton Counties.

• The unemployment rate was down seven-tenths to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. 
• The labor force was up 3,328 over-the-month and up 7,693 over-the-year, to 341,162, an all-time high.
• The number of employed was up 5,549 over-the-month and up 5,926 over-the-year, to 329,831, an all-time high.
• Initial claims were down 43 over-the-month and up 221 over-the-year, to 1,144.
  

Atlanta Regional Commission includes the counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale Counties.

• The unemployment rate was down six-tenths to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago. 
• The labor force was up 11,192 over-the-month and up 31,775 over-the-year, to 2,710,134.
• The number of employed was up 27,516 over-the-month and up 23,773 over-the-year, to 2,618,033.
• Initial claims were down 2,466 over-the-month and down 738 over-the-year, to 9,028.