Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced this past Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions and many of the 159 counties in the state reported a rise in June unemployment rates – including Chattooga County.

“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.”

Currently the unemployment rate in the Northwest Georgia region is at 3.9% and Chattooga County posted an unemployment rate of 4.6% for the month of June.