Georgia's unemployment rate increased slightly in September according to data released Thursday morning by the Georgia Department of Labor.
Commissioner Bruce Thompson said the September unemployment rate was 3.4%, up one-tenth from the August unemployment rate of 3.3%. However, Georgia's September unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.
“In the face of Georgia’s resilient, opportunity-filled economy, we find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads, navigating the delicate balance between surging industry demands and an available workforce,” Thompson said. “As job numbers continue to outpace available talent, it will require all hands on deck to help maintain Georgia’s decade-long reign as the #1 place to do business.”
Jobs were up about 17,100 (0.3%) over the month and up by 96,100 (2.0%) over the year to 4,942,700, an all-time high.
Initial claims were down by 4,307 (17%) over the month to 20,965 in September. Initial claims were down by 605 (3%) over the year.
