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Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Georgia unemployment rate remains unchanged for February
The Georgia Department of Labor said the state unemployment rate was still 3.6%, remaining unchanged from the rate in January. While GDOL had reported February's 3.6% unemployment rate in mid-March, the latest report shows that Georgia added more than 7,000 jobs last month. The state's unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 4.1%. 'Georgia continues to drive business growth and opportunity, with 7,200 new jobs created in February alone,' said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. 'At 3.6%, our unemployment rate remains below the national average—a reflection of Georgia's resilient workforce and the intentional, focused efforts by Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly, in partnership with the business community, to expand access to high-quality jobs.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 22-year-old says she started Floyd County wildfire because she was mad at her dad, report says Owner of Wellmade Flooring, 1 other, accused of trafficking people for labor servitude Gwinnett student accused of secretly recording girls in school restroom Unemployment claims were down 14,030 over the month, reaching 20,464, while claims over the year were down 2,424, according to GDOL. In terms of where new jobs are opening, GDOL said the sectors with the most job gains over the month were healthcare and social assistance, administrative and support services, durable goods manufacturing, retail trade and private education. Over the past year, job gains were high in healthcare and social assistance, local government, federal government, finance and insurance and state government. Month-wise, jobs down hit transportation and warehousing, accommodation and food services and arts, entertainment and recreation in February. When it comes to what industries had job numbers down in the past year, the state said administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, durable goods manufacturing, retail trade and real estate, rental and leasing saw the most drops. Overall, the labor force was down 11,681 and up 10,731 in the past 12 months, according to GDOL. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Georgia unemployment rate 'holds' at 3.6%
The latest unemployment numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor are in and they're showing no real changes compared to December. The January unemployment rate in Georgia was 3.6%, the same as the month before and still just a hair lower than the national rate. GDOL officials said Georgia's rate of unemployment was four-tenths lower than the United States average. 'Georgia's economy is built for the future, but to maintain our competitive edge, we must remain committed to making Georgia the top choice for businesses and talent,' GDOL Interim Commissioner Louis DeBroux said in a statement. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director What to know about the risk for severe storms, potential for tornadoes this weekend Clayton County educators fired after mother says they abused, screamed at her son with autism In terms of what that means for the state, GDOL reported a drop of 28,200 jobs over January, but still 17,800 more than the previous year. Georgia businesses in the manufacturing, state government and private education were among those with the biggest job gains, while transportation and warehousing and food services saw big decreases. Health care, social assistance, information and accommodation jobs also saw decreases in the past month, according to GDOL. 'Despite a decline in January's job numbers, our unemployment rate remains at 3.6%, four tenths below the national average. By continuing to invest in our people, expand opportunities, and drive innovation, we are ensuring Georgia remains the national leader in economic opportunity for all,' DeBroux added. The number of unemployment claims in Georgia rose by 3,448 over January, though were down 2,837 compared to the previous year. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Georgia Department of Labor: Augusta's job market rose in December
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Augusta had a recorded unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in December 2024. According to the department, Augusta ended December 2024 with 249,400 jobs, which reflected an increase of 1,100 over-the-month and 2,800 over-the-year. The area saw 254,942 employed residents for the month of December, up 1,029 over-the-month and up 1,796 compared to the same time a year ago. The labor force in Augusta decreased by 187 last month, totaling at 266,146. Statewide, unemployment claims declined across most of Georgia's regional commissions in December. 'With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history,' aid GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. 'By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
