Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in March, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%.
“In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs that drive our state’s economy forward,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “By working with regional partners across the state, we’re creating a globally competitive workforce — one that’s built to last and ready to lead Georgia into its next phase of prosperity.”
The labor force in Rome increased by 193 from the previous month and by 18 from the same month last year, reaching 48,420.
Rome finished the month with 46,657 employed residents, up 163 from the previous month and down 177 from the same time last year.
Rome ended March with 47,400 jobs. That number was unchanged over the month and rose by 400 over the year.
In March, initial unemployment claims in Rome increased by 110 from the previous month and by 205 from the same month a year ago, totaling 410.
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged posting at 3.5% over the month, the rate was 3.3% one year ago.
- The labor force was up 2,672 over the month and down 1,097 over the year, to 455,942.
- The number of employed was up 2,815 over the month and down 2,113 over the year, to 440,054.
- Initial claims were down 511 over the month and down 112 over the year, to 1,705.
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.