The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in November, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent.

“Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL Emergency Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “While other states struggle with overregulation and economic uncertainty, Georgia’s economy is thriving—job numbers are up in 12 regions, unemployment claims are down across the board, and businesses continue to choose our state as the best place to grow and invest. These results don’t happen by accident; they are the product of strong fiscal policies and a commitment to empowering job creators and hardworking Georgians. As we close out the year, Georgia remains a perennial leader in opportunity, innovation, and prosperity.”

The labor force in Macon was down 437 over-the-month and up 2,192 over-the-year, totaling 100,594.

Macon finished the month with 96,452 employed residents. That number decreased by 434 over-the-month and rose by 1,206 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Macon ended November with 103,500 jobs. That number increased by 100 over the previous month and went up by 2,100 when compared to this time last year.

In November, initial unemployment claims decreased by 20 in Macon. When you compare November 2024 claims to November 2023, claims