Thursday, October 24, 2024–8:40 a.m.

-Georgia Department of Labor-

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in September, down eight-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent.

“This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some metro areas throughout the state have seen a slight dip in jobs, the overall increase in employment shows that more residents are finding work and contributing to our local economies. I will continue to fight for the resources our citizens need to thrive and ensure that Georgia’s economy remains competitive and the No. 1 place to do business for years to come.”

The labor force increased in Rome by 257 and ended the month with 48,512. That number went up by 443 when compared to September of 2023.

Rome finished the month with 46,972 employed residents. That number increased by 664 over the month and rose by 259 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Rome ended September with 48,000 jobs. That number went up by 200 over the month and rose by 500 when compared to this time last year.

In September, initial unemployment claims decreased by 29 in Rome. When you compare September 2024 claims to September 2023, claims were down by 116, totaling 156.