Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in July, down three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.5 percent.

"This summer, we have seen unemployment rates drop while job numbers have climbed," said Commissioner Mark Butler. "As employers have worked to fill positions with the most qualified people, job seekers have taken advantage of the wide range of employment opportunities with more benefits and flexibility than ever before.”

The labor force decreased in Macon by 228 and ended the month with 103,655. That number rose 1,157 when compared to July of 2021.

Macon finished the month with 100,212 employed residents. That number increased by 99 over the month and increased by 2,376 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Macon ended July with 104,400 jobs. That number went down 100 from June to July and increased by 4,200 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims went up by 33 percent in Macon in July. When compared to last July, claims were down by about 44 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 3,758 active job postings in Macon for July.