Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in August unemployment rates.
“August unemployment numbers continue to reinforce the strength of a vibrant Georgia economy,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With the uptick in unemployment over the past month, it requires diligent and deliberate focus to balance opportunity with the needs within the state’s workforce.”
The labor force rose in all areas, except the Central Savannah River Regional Commission.
Employment was up in the Heart of Georgia, Northeast Georgia, and Southern Georgia Regional Commissions.
Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:
Atlanta Regional Commission – Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale Counties.
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The unemployment rate was up five-tenths to 3.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
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The labor force was up 5,713 over-the-month and up 58,319 over-the-year, to 2,684,355, an all-time high.
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The number of employed was down 9,040 over-the-month and up 42,506 over-the-year, to 2,584,187.
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Initial claims were down 2,195 (-15%) over-the-month and up 1,596 (15%) over-the-year, to 12,624.
Central Savannah River Regional Commission – Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes Counties.
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The unemployment rate was up five-tenths to 4.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 4.2 percent one year ago.
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The labor force was down 976 over-the-month and up 1,561 over-the-year, to 207,268.
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The number of employed was down 1,916 over-the-month and up 235 over-the-year, to 197,405.
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Initial claims were down 431 (-25%) over-the-month and up 78 (6%) over-the-year, to 1,335.
Coastal Georgia Regional Commission – Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven…
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