The Georgia Department of Labor released unemployment numbers for the month of November on Thursday of last week.  The numbers show a significant drop in the number of first-time unemployment claims compared to October, 2024.  In the month of October there were 260 first-time unemployment claims, that number dropped to just 64 in November, reflecting a 75% decrease in the total number of claims.  In November of 2023, there were 340 claims.   Unemployment claims were down in all of Georgia’s regional commissions during the month of November.
“Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL Emergency Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “While other states struggle with overregulation and economic uncertainty, Georgia’s economy is thriving—job numbers are up in 12 regions, unemployment claims are down across the board, and businesses continue to choose our state as the best place to grow and invest. These results don’t happen by accident; they are the product of strong fiscal policies and a commitment to empowering job creators and hardworking Georgians. As we close out the year, Georgia remains a perennial leader in opportunity, innovation and prosperity.”