Metro Albany Sees Labor Force and Employment Growth in September
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area saw labor force and employment growth in September, while the unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3%, up from 4.2% a year ago.
“Momentum is building across Georgia,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With sustained regional growth, our strong economy and competitive workforce drive continuous opportunity. We are building the Top State for Talent to keep Georgia the clear choice for job creators and families alike.”
Albany’s labor force increased by 775 over the month and by 884 over the year, to 61,954.
Albany finished September with 59,273 employed residents, up 621 over the month and up 781 over the year.
Albany finished September with 59,400 jobs, unchanged over the month and down 500 over the year.
In September, initial unemployment claims increased by 20 from the previous month and decreased by eight compared to the same month a year ago, totaling 239.
Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office
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(404) 232-3685
Media Contacts:
Sr. Communications Specialist, Annalise Morning
Email: Annalise.Morning@gdol.
Phone Number: 470-733-6638
Chief Communications Officer, 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/
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
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