The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Augusta recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent in November, down three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent.

“Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL Emergency Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “While other states struggle with overregulation and economic uncertainty, Georgia’s economy is thriving—job numbers are up in 12 regions, unemployment claims are down across the board, and businesses continue to choose our state as the best place to grow and invest. These results don’t happen by accident; they are the product of strong fiscal policies and a commitment to empowering job creators and hardworking Georgians. As we close out the year, Georgia remains a perennial leader in opportunity, innovation, and prosperity.”

The labor force decreased in Augusta by 1,355 and ended the month with 266,573. That number went up by 3,187 when compared to November of 2023.

Augusta finished the month with 254,153 employed residents. That number decreased by 448 over-the-month and decreased by 521 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Augusta ended November with 248,700 jobs. That number increased by 2,000 over-the-month and was up by 1,900 when compared to this time last year.

In November, initial unemployment claims decreased by 3,141 in Augusta. When you compare November 2024 claims to November 2023, claims were up by 286, totaling 944.