The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Augusta recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2% in March, down three-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.0%.

“In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs that drive our state’s economy forward,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "By working with regional partners across the state, we’re creating a globally competitive workforce — one that’s built to last and ready to lead Georgia into its next phase of prosperity."

The labor force in Augusta increased by 689 and ended the month at 268,496. That number decreased by 1,414 compared to March 2024.

Augusta finished the month with 257,118 employed residents. That number increased by 1,383 over the month and declined by 2,094 compared to the same time a year ago.

Augusta ended March with 246,600 jobs. That number increased by 1,000 over the month and decreased by 100 compared to this time last year.

In March, initial unemployment claims decreased by 31 over the month and by 48 when compared to the same month a year ago, totaling 622.