“Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope and prosperity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With low unemployment and plentiful job opportunities, local communities are thriving and showcasing remarkable resilience in the face of economic uncertainty.”

The labor force increased in Macon by 204 and ended the month with 100,938. That number went up by 2,095 when compared to July of 2022.

Macon finished the month with 97,242 employed residents. That number increased by 589 over-the-month and rose by 2,085 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Macon ended July with 102,900 jobs. That number decreased by 100 from June to July and rose by 2,800 when compared to this time last year.

In July, initial unemployment claims decreased by 13 (-2%) in Macon. When you compare July 2023 claims to July 2022, claims were down by 155 (-21%).