Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates.
“Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our workforce with a fresh wave of talent and energy. Although this may lead to a temporary rise in unemployment, their contributions are the driving force behind our businesses’ success and the engine propelling our economy forward. From startups to major corporations, Georgia’s on the right track toward creating more jobs and building a stronger, more prosperous future for all hardworking Georgians.”
Please see a synopsis for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission below:
Southern Georgia
- The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 4.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.7 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 127 over-the-month and up 1,397 over-the-year, to 181,565.
- The number of employed was down 1,048 over-the-month and up 119 over-the-year, to 173,699.
- Initial claims were down 10 over-the-month and down 13 over-the-year, to 663.