"We are seeing all-time low unemployment rates throughout the state of Georgia reflecting an economy that is continuing to rapidly recover,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. “We are working with employers across the state to post, recruit, and fill critical positions in preparation for a strong holiday employment season.”

The labor force decreased in Augusta by 3,567 and ended the month with 265,381. That number is up 1,659 when compared to September of 2020.

Augusta finished the month with 258,030 employed residents.  That number decreased by 1,511 over the month but is up by 7,925 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Augusta ended September with 236,100 jobs. That number decreased by 1,900 from August to September and increased by 1,200 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims went down by 35 percent in Augusta in September. When compared to last September, claims were down by about 84 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 6,426 active job postings in Augusta for September.

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