The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in December, down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent.

“Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history. By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.”

The labor force in Macon decreased by 266 over-the-month but increased by 1,992 over-the-year, totaling 100,357.

Macon finished the month with 96,404 employed residents, down 82 over-the-month and up 1,263 compared to the same time last year.

Macon ended December with 103,800 jobs, up 400 over-the-month and up 1,900 over-the-year.

Initial unemployment claims in Macon increased by 79 over-the-month but were down 17 compared to last year, totaling 444.