Metro Augusta Sees Unemployment Fall as Labor Force, Employment and Jobs Rise in September
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the seven-county Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area saw labor force, employment and job gains over the month of September. The unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage to 4.0%, down from 4.2% 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 Augusta was up by 2,064 over the month and by 6,635 over the year, reaching 282,992.
Augusta finished September with 271,808 employed residents, up 2,343 over the month and 6,963 compared to the same time a year ago.
Augusta ended the month with 253,800 jobs, an increase of 500 over the month and of 1,300 from the same time last year.
In September, initial unemployment claims decreased by 131 over the month and by 61 from the same time a year ago, totaling 678.
Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office
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(404) 232-3685
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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