Georgia’s unemployment rate has dipped for the first time in 12 months, a notable improvement for the state’s labor market. The new rate is now reported as 3.1%, a decrease from 3.2% where it remained constant throughout 2023. This positive change was announced by Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who declared that Georgia’s workers and employers are thriving in the current climate. He further emphasized the state’s focus on fostering innovation, enhancing skillsets, diversifying the economy, and backing businesses, particularly in segments experiencing hiring and labor challenges.

The Department of Labor (DOL) statistics revealed that sectors such as Professional, Scientific, Technical Services, Local Government, Accommodation and Food Services, Real Estate, and Arts and Entertainment saw the most over-the-month job gains. However, job deficits were recorded in Transportation and Warehousing, Health Care and Social Assistance, and Durable Goods Manufacturing sectors. Interestingly, over-the-year job gains were highest in Health Care and Social Assistance, Accommodation and Food Services, and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, amongst others. At the same time, job decreases over the year were reported in Information, Transportation, Warehousing and Administrative and Support Services field.

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