Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December, up two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent.
“Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history. By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.”
The labor force in Rome increased by 278 over-the-month and by 737 over-the-year, reaching 48,792.
Rome finished the month with 47,121 employed residents, up 156 over-the-month and up 320 compared to the same time last year.
Rome ended December with 48,800 jobs, an all-time high. That number increased by 300 over-the-month and rose by 700 over-the-year.
In December, initial unemployment claims in Rome increased by 673 over-the-month and were up by 544 compared to the same month last year, totaling 923.
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.8 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was up 101 over-the-month and up 6,838 over-the-year, to 446,671.
- The number of employed was down 1,190 over-the-month and up 2,354 over-the-year, to 429,934.
- Initial claims were up 4,790 over-the-month and up 3,179 over-the-year, to 7,045.
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff atdol.georgia.gov/email-us. For more information on unemployment benefits, claimants should call 877.709.8185 or visit their MyUI Claimant Portal. GDOL’s Career Centers also provide in-person unemployment insurance benefit services for customers statewide.
For more information on jobs and current labor force data, visit Georgia LaborMarket Explorer to view a comprehensive report.
