The Georgia Department of Labor has released new local unemployment numbers for November 2025, and Chattooga County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.8%.

That rate is higher than several surrounding Northwest Georgia counties, where the latest figures show a mixed picture across the region. Statewide, labor officials say Georgia’s overall job market remains steady as the state heads into the new year.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes has emphasized that the department’s focus remains on connecting Georgians with opportunity through hiring support, training, and workforce programs, while continuing to highlight Georgia’s competitiveness in job growth and keeping unemployment low compared to national trends.

The GDOL report is also a reminder for job seekers that help is available through local career centers and online resources, including job matching and training options.

County-by-County (November 2025)

Chattooga County

  • Unemployment rate: 4.8%

  • Unemployed: 2,987

Floyd County

  • Unemployment rate: 4.9%

  • Unemployed: 13,100

Walker County

  • Unemployment rate: 3.6%

  • Unemployed: 2,025

Gordon County

  • Unemployment rate: 4.4%

  • Unemployed: 5,705

Dade County

  • Unemployment rate: 4.0%

  • Unemployed: 1,919

Catoosa County

  • Unemployment rate: 3.7%

  • Unemployed: 4,045

Whitfield County

  • Unemployment rate: 4.4%

  • Unemployed: 2,964