The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the two-county Warner Robins Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3% in August, unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.9%.

"Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we're continuing to build a reputation as the top state for talent," said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "This August, every metro area in Georgia shows lower unemployment than a year ago, and our regional economies continue to see rates decline or hold steady. While month-to-month numbers may fluctuate, the year-over-year progress across all regions proves Georgia's workforce strategy is delivering results for hardworking Georgians."

The labor force in Warner Robins decreased by 776 from the previous month and ended August at 89,340. That number declined by 460 from August 2024.

Warner Robins finished August with 86,396 employed residents, down by 744 over the month and up by 89 from August 2024.

Warner Robins ended August with 79,500 jobs, down 500 over the month and up by 100 from August 2024.

In August, initial unemployment claims increased by 9 from the previous month and decreased by 74 from the same month a year ago, totaling 274.