Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent in September, down eight-tenths of a percent over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 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 Macon by 494 and ended the month with 100,660. That number went up by 2,041 when compared to September of 2023.

Macon finished the month with 96,615 employed residents. That number increased by 1,300 over-the-month and rose by 1,521 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Macon ended September with 102,400 jobs. That number increased by 200 over the previous month and went up by 2,100 when compared to this time last year.

In September, initial unemployment claims decreased by 113 in Macon. When you compare September 2024 claims to September 2023, claims were down by 61, totaling 359.