Georgia Regional Commissions Report Decline in April Unemployment Rates

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported declining unemployment rates for April.

“Empowering the right people, in the right place, at the right time to make the right decisions is why Georgia continues to lead the nation in low unemployment and job opportunities for hardworking Georgians,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “From the state to the local level, Georgia is focused on creating an environment where businesses can thrive, and everyday workers can find good jobs and build better lives.”

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The unemployment rate was down four-tenths to 2.3 percent over the month, the rate was 2.1 percent one year ago.

The labor force was down 677 over the month and up 8,213 over the year, to 254,153.

The number of employed was up 579 over the month and up 7,757 over the year, to 248,426.

Initial claims were up 2 (0%) over the month and down 29 (-5%) over the year, to 608.