Georgia’s first unemployment report in months shows job loss
Georgia’s latest unemployment report reveals that while the state’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.4%, there has been a net loss of 3,200 jobs in September compared to the previous month. Job declines were notably seen in administrative and support services, retail trade, details, and state government sectors. Though, some sectors experienced job growth, including professional and technical services, finance and insurance, and local government. Over the past year, total employment increased by 24,300 jobs, with the healthcare and social services sector leading gains, while transportation, warehousing, and utilities saw meaningful job losses. Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes highlighted ongoing investments in workforce advancement as key to maintaining Georgia’s competitive economy. The state’s unemployment rate remains below the national average of 4.4%.
Georgia’s first unemployment report in months shows job loss
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s first unemployment numbers show the state’s unemployment rate is steady at 3.4% but the number of jobs is declining.
September statistics show a net decrease of 3,200 jobs compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Most losses were in administrative and support services (4,200), retail trade (1,800), information (1,600), and state government (1,400).
Professional and technical services added 1,400 jobs in September, the finance and insurance sector added 1,300, and local government added 1,000.
The number of jobs increased over the past year by 24,300. The health care and social services sector added the most jobs with 25,300, according to the department. The transportation, warehousing, and utilities sector lost the most jobs with a decline of 10,700.
Georgia’s economy is changing, according to Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes.
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“For years we’ve invested in building a modern, adaptable workforce, and that investment is reflected in Georgia’s competitive business climate and consistently low unemployment,” Holmes said. “Today, that work matters more than ever – it’s what transforms skilled workers and thriving businesses into lasting opportunity for every Georgian.”
Georgia’s unemployment rate remains below the national average of 4.4%.
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