The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month over month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, down one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.1%.

“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.”

Albany’s labor force increased by 375 over the month and declined by 781 over the year, to 61,132.

Albany finished the month with 58,500 employed residents, up 388 over the month and down 856 from a year ago.

Albany ended February with 59,200 jobs, an increase of 100 over the month and a decrease of 1,800 from a year ago.

In February, initial unemployment claims decreased by 55 over the month and by 60 compared to the same month a year ago, totaling 218.

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Media Contact: Director of Communications, Shawna Mercer
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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.