The unemployment rate in the Middle Georgia region was unchanged from June to July at 5.5 percent. In July 2016, the rate was 6.1 percent.

“While the Middle Georgia rate was unchanged, more people went back to work,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.

The total number of employed residents in the region rose by 308 to 208,016 from June to July.

“There were 4,138 more Middle Georgia area residents employed than in July 2016,” said Commissioner Butler. “I’m pleased to see we have more people in the Middle Georgia region employed and contributing to Georgia’s continued environment of economic opportunity.

Unemployment claims were up by 159, or 15.6 percent, to 1,561. Claims were up in manufacturing and trade.  Over the year, claims were down by 241, or 16.9 percent, from 1,422 in July 2016.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed 2,886 new active job postings in the Middle Georgia area for July. 

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