Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Central Savannah River registered a significant decrease in the unemployment rate in July as the number of employed rose more than 250.  

"We are seeing positive labor market data across the state,” said Commissioner Butler. “The unemployment rate is down in every region, county, and metropolitan statistical area reflecting the strength of our state’s economy. Career opportunities remain high for job seekers as we continue to see rising jobs numbers in metro and rural areas throughout Georgia.”

In Central Savannah River, the unemployment rate was down one and two-tenths percentage points to 3.6 percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 7.7 percent.

The labor force decreased in Central Savannah River by 2,425 and ended the month with 210,133. That number is up 5,920 when compared to July of 2020.

Central Savannah River finished the month with 202,551 employed residents.  That number increased by 261 over the month and is up by 14,085 when compared to the same time a year ago.

The number of unemployment claims went down by 38 percent in Central Savannah River in July. When compared to last July, claims were down by about 86 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 5,388 active job postings in Central Savannah River for July.

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