Metro Warner Robins Reports September Gains in Labor Force and Employment
Monday, October 26th, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the two-county Warner Robins Metropolitan Statistical Area saw gains in its labor force and employment in September. The over-the-month unemployment rate rose three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.5%, up from 3.0% a year ago.
“Momentum is building across Georgia,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With sustained regional growth, our strong economy and competitive workforce drive continuous opportunity. We are building the Top State for Talent to keep Georgia the clear choice for job creators and families alike.”
The labor force in Warner Robins was up by 927 over the month and ended September at 90,909. The labor force also increased by 411 over the year.
Warner Robins finished September with 87,741 employed residents, up 676 over the month and down by 33 over the year.
Warner Robins ended September with 76,800 jobs, a decrease of 400 over the month and 2,400 over the year.
In September, initial unemployment claims decreased by six over the month and by five over the year, totaling 244.
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Media Contacts:
Sr. Communications Specialist, Annalise Morning
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Phone Number: 470-733-6638
Chief Communications Officer, Shawna Mercer
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Phone Number: 678-350-6878
[email protected]
(404) 232-3685
Media Contacts:
Sr. Communications Specialist, Annalise Morning
Email: Annalise.Morning@gdol.
Phone Number: 470-733-6638
Chief Communications Officer, Shawna Mercer
Email: [email protected].
Phone Number: 678-350-6878
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/employeremail .
For more information on unemployment benefits, claimants should call 877.709.8185 or visit their MyUI Claimant Portal. GDOL's Career Centers also provide in-person unemployment insurance benefit services for customers statewide.
For more information on jobs and current labor force data, visit Georgia LaborMarket
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