(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome’s April unemployment rate held steady at 3.0 percent, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.1 percent.
“Empowering the right people, in the right place, at the right time to make the right decisions is why Georgia continues to lead the nation in low unemployment and job opportunities for hardworking Georgians,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “From the state to the local level, Georgia is focused on creating an environment where businesses can thrive, and everyday workers can find good jobs and build better lives.”
The labor force decreased in Rome by 41 and ended the month with 48,841. That number went up by 1,958 when compared to April of 2023.
Rome finished the month with 47,352 employed residents. That number decreased by 49 over-the-month and rose by 1,942 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Rome ended April with 47,800 jobs. That number increased by 200 from March to April and rose by 1,900 when compared to this time last year.
In April, initial unemployment claims increased by 331 (162%) in Rome. When you compare April 2024 claims to April 2023, claims were up by 4 (1%).
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 2.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.8 percent one year ago.
- The labor force was down 1,736 over-the-month and up 8,976 over-the-year, to 446,111.
- The number of employed was down 322 over-the-month and up 8,463 over-the-year, to 433,522.
- Initial claims were up 989 (54%) over-the-month and down 1,210 (-30%) over-the-year, to 2,806.
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/employeremail. 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.
