The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the five-county Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month-over-month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, remaining unchanged over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.0%.
“Georgia’s latest labor market data shows continued growth in both the labor force and employment as more Georgians are working and stepping into opportunity across the state,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “That matters because when more people are working, businesses gain access to talent, families gain stability, and Georgia is better positioned to compete, win and adapt in today’s global economy.”
The labor force in Macon increased by 643 over the month and 871 over the year, totaling 99,556.
Macon finished the month with 95,366 employed residents, up 563 over the month and 642 from a year ago.
Macon ended February with 101,400 jobs, unchanged from the previous month and down 400 from the same time last year.
In February, initial unemployment claims in Macon decreased by 52 from the previous month and were down by 10 from the same month last year, totaling 408.
Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office
Communications@gdol.ga.gov
(404) 232-3685
Media Contact: Director of Communications, Shawna Mercer
Email: Shawna.mercer@gdol.ga.gov
Phone Number: 678-350-6878
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.
