Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a decline in July unemployment rates.

“Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope and prosperity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With low unemployment and plentiful job opportunities, local communities are thriving and showcasing remarkable resilience in the face of economic uncertainty.”

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission – Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.

• The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.2 percent o-t-m, the rate was 3.0 percent one year ago.
• The labor force was up 2,358 o-t-m and up 8,576 o-t-y, to 437,538, an all-time high.
• The number of employed was up 3,048 o-t-m and up 7,583 o-t-y, to 423,626, an all-time high.
• Initial claims were up 877 (46%) o-t-m and down 251 (-8%) o-t-y, to 2,804.