Georgia Department of Labor reports statewide labor force and employment growth in February
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Updated · Douglas Now · Apr 24
Georgia Department of Labor reports statewide labor force and employment growth in February
7 articles · Updated · Douglas Now · Apr 24
Labor force and employment increased across all Georgia regions, with Northeast Georgia, Coastal Georgia, and Central Savannah River reaching all-time highs in labor force or employment numbers.
Unemployment rates remained stable or changed slightly, ranging from 3.3% to 4.3% across regions, while initial unemployment claims generally declined compared to the previous month and year.
Officials highlight that more Georgians working benefits businesses and families, strengthening Georgia’s competitiveness in the global economy and indicating continued positive labor market momentum statewide.
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