Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Labor released unemployment numbers for Northwest Georgia.  Despite a slight increase in unemployment numbers, Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson remains optimistic about Georgia’s job market.

“Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a strong indicator that our economic momentum is not slowing down any time soon. Once again, Georgia continues to shatter records in growing businesses statewide and creating jobs for hardworking Georgians.”

Northwest Georgia

• The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.1 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
• The labor force was up 3,423 over-the-month and up 8,047 over-the-year, to 448,089, an all-time high.
• The number of employed was up 2,476 over-the-month and up 7,954 over-the-year, to 434,073, an all-time high.
• Initial claims were down 355 (-16%) over-the-month and down 1,164 (-39%) over-the-year, to 1,817.