Georgia’s Unemployment Remains Unchanged as Labor Force Reaches Record Highs

Georgia’s October unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent in September.

Initial claims for unemployment were up 3% over the month to 21,669 in October.

However, the unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

“Georgia is where talent meets opportunity, and opportunity lifts up talent,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As we entice diverse industries to establish roots within the state, it is crucial to continue cultivating a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting surging job demands while not simply moving talent around between industries. By cultivating an economy that empowers people, Georgia will continue to maintain our status as a beacon of hope and opportunity for all.”

In October jobs were down by -1,100 over the month and up 1.9% over the year to 4,9 million.

The sectors with the most over-the-month job gains included Health Care and Social Assistance Management of Companies and Enterprises, Accommodation and Food Services, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.

Additionally the labor force was up in October to another all-time high to 5.3 million.

And last month the number of employed Georgia increased to 5.1 million = another all-time high.

In October, there were 83,000 job listings online at EmployGeorgia.com for Georgians to access.