Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions saw a decrease in unemployment in November.
“As we prepare to ring in a new year, Georgia’s future is bright, said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With holiday shopping and retail kicking back up, Georgia’s unemployment rates are dropping faster than holiday deals. Coupled with a soaring job market and a workforce ready to take on limitless opportunities, Georgia is well on the road to success.”
The Southern Georgia Regional Commission, of which Coffee County is a member, reports the following:
- The unemployment rate was down five-tenths to 3.0 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.0 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 1,523 over-the-month and up 4,681 over-the-year, to 184,486.
- The number of employed was up 2,508 over-the-month and up 4,538 over-the-year, to 179,016, an all-time high.
- Initial claims were up 355 (55%) over-the-month and up 27 (3%) over-the-year, to 1,006.