Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.6% in March

Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in March, unchanged from February’s revised rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). The state’s unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average by six-tenths of a percentage point.Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes... Read More.

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Northwest Georgia Unemployment Rate Showing Positive Growth

The unemployment rate for the Northwest Georgia Region was down in the month of December with statistics for the year showing positive growth in the region.A January 2024 press release from the Georgia Department of Labor shows that the unemployment rate was down one-tenth... Read More.

Walker County Shows Slight Unemployment Increase From April

In the latest update from the Georgia Department of Labor shows that in the Northwest Georgia Region, unemployment is up to 3.3% from last month's number, 2.8%.Walker County's total workforce is at 31,651with 30,615 employed. 1,036 or 3.3% is unemployed, a growth of 0.7%... Read More.

Walker County Sees a Drop in Unemployment

Georgia Labor Commissioner reported last week that non-farm employment increased 0.1 percent, in February 2023. Employment expanded in transportation, and utilities, government, and construction. However, the professional and business services, information, and manufacturing sectors lost jobs over the month. Over the year, employment in... Read More.