The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Albany recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in November, unchanged over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4 percent.

“Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL Emergency Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “While other states struggle with overregulation and economic uncertainty, Georgia’s economy is thriving—job numbers are up in 12 regions, unemployment claims are down across the board, and businesses continue to choose our state as the best place to grow and invest. These results don’t happen by accident; they are the product of strong fiscal policies and a commitment to empowering job creators and hardworking Georgians. As we close out the year, Georgia remains a perennial leader in opportunity, innovation, and prosperity.”

The labor force decreased in Albany by 265 and ended the month with 65,586. That number went up by 1,318 when compared to November of 2023.

Albany finished the month with 62,903 employed residents. That number decreased by 258 over-the-month and went up by 811 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Albany ended November with 63,900 jobs. Jobs were up 100 over-the-month and were up by 1,400 over-the-year.

In November, initial unemployment claims in Albany decreased by 64 from the previous month. Comparing November 2024 to November 2023, claims were dow