Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Warner Robins recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in August, up four-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent.

“Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot for business for 11 years running,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With statewide unemployment on the rise over the past four months, it’s crucial that we strengthen our efforts to connect more Georgians with jobs, remove barriers to employment, and foster an environment where Georgia businesses and families can thrive together.”

The labor force decreased in Warner Robins by 430 and ended the month with 88,687. That number went up by 1,912 when compared to August of 2023.

Warner Robins finished the month with 85,067 employed residents. That number decreased by 722 over-the-month and went up by 1,402 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Warner Robins ended August with 83,000 jobs, an all-time high. That number went up by 300 over-the-month and went up by 2,400 when compared to this time last year.

In August, initial unemployment claims increased by 17 in Warner Robins. When you compare August 2024 claims to August 2023, claims were up by 20, totaling 363.