The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment rose across Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in January. Coffee and Atkinson counties are in the Southern Georgia Regional Commission.
January’s increases in unemployment rates across the state reflect historical patterns as many seasonal and holiday-related positions come to an end.
“Georgia’s diversified economy is one of our greatest competitive advantages,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “That mix of industries and talent allows us to respond quickly to shifting workforce demands across sectors while continuing to expand opportunity for hardworking Georgians — a strength that helps Georgia remain a top state for business and talent.”
Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:
Atlanta Regional Commission
· The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.6% over-the-month, the rate was 3.4% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 12,623 over-the-month and down 20 over-the-year, to 2,699,878.
· The number of employed was down 19,002 over-the-month and down 5,881 over-the-year, to 2,602,438.
· Initial claims were up 1,278 over-the-month and down 1,344 over-the-year, to 10,699.
Central Savannah River
· The unemployment rate was up five-tenths to 4.4% over-the-month, the rate was 4.2% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 117 over-the-month and up 2,109 over-the-year, to 214,519.
· The number of employed was down 1,272 over-the-month and up 1,517 over-the-year, to 205,016.
· Initial claims were up 266 over-the-month and up 43 over-the-year, to 1,569.
Coastal Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.2% over-the-month, the rate was 3.1% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 2,201 over-the-month and up 3,922 over-the-year, to 366,265.
· The number of employed was down 3,189 over-the-month and up 3,421 over-the-year, to 354,637.
· Initial claims were down 55 over-the-month and down 29 over-the-year, to 1,120.
Georgia Mountains
· The unemployment rate was up four-tenths to 3.2% over-the-month, the rate was 3.1% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 950 over-the-month and up 1,785 over-the-year, to 245,612.
· The number of employed was down 1,906 over-the-month and up 1,453 over-the-year, to 237,804.
· Initial claims were up 411 over-the-month, and up 476 over-the-year, to 1,379.
Heart of Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.8% over-the-month, the rate was 3.9% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 1,407 over-the-month and up 1,855 over-the-year, to 121,746.
· The number of employed was down 1,712 over-the-month and up 1,806 over-the-year, to 117,059.
· Initial claims were down 701 over-the-month, and up 68 over-the-year, to 1,101.
Middle Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.7% over-the-month, the rate was 3.6% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 478 over-the-month and down 226 over-the-year, to 225,105.
· The number of employed was down 1,144 over-the-month and down 581 over-the-year, to 216,693.
· Initial claims were down 95 over-the-month and down 67 over-the-year, to 828.
Northeast Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.4% over-the-month, the rate was 3.3% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 1,391 over-the-month and up 1,208 over-the-year, to 355,527.
· The number of employed was down 2,207 over-the-month and up 874 over-the-year, to 343,563.
· Initial claims were up 269 over-the-month and down 145 over-the-year, to 1,262.
Northwest Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.5% over-the-month, the rate was 3.4% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 2,541 over-the-month and up 454 over-the-year, to 454,698.
· The number of employed was down 3,987 over-the-month and down 89 over-the-year, to 438,802.
· Initial claims were down 1,509 over-the-month and down 1,898 over-the-year, to 6,104.
River Valley
· The unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 4.5% over-the-month, the rate was 4.3% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 759 over-the-month and down 652 over-the-year, to 145,650.
· The number of employed was down 1,526 over-the-month and down 924 over-the-year, to 139,147.
· Initial claims were up 243 over-the-month and down 853 over-the-year, to 947.
Southern Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up four-tenths to 3.8% over-the-month, the rate was 3.7% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 2,011 over-the-month and up 279 over-the-year, to 175,778.
· The number of employed was down 2,684 over-the-month and up 111 over-the-year, to 169,072.
· Initial claims were up 30 over-the-month and down 643 over-the-year, to 1,185.
Southwest Georgia
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.8% over-the-month, the rate was 3.7% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 2,374 over-the-month and up 25 over-the-year, to 149,538.
· The number of employed was down 2,773 over-the-month and down 178 over-the-year, to 143,847.
· Initial claims were up 183 over-the-month and down 12 over-the-year, to 751.
Three Rivers
· The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.5% over-the-month, the rate was 3.4% one year ago.
· The labor force was down 1,681 over-the-month and down 656 over-the-year, to 270,058.
· The number of employed was down 2,504 over-the-month and down 862 over-the-year, to 260,671.
· Initial claims were down 357 over-the-month and down 335 over-the-year, to 1,186.
