Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.4%

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Georgia’s unemployment rate has decreased to 3.4%, a slight drop from the previous month. Despite a loss of 500 jobs, the state shows signs of a robust labor market with an increase in workforce participation. Key sectors like healthcare have seen growth, while challenges remain in accommodation and food services. Overall, the job market reflects a positive trend with year-to-date job increases despite recent fluctuations.

Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4% in July 2025, marking a slight decline from 3.5% in June. This figure remains significantly lower than the national unemployment rate, which stands at 4.2%. The decrease in unemployment is accompanied by a small monthly decline of 500 jobs, bringing the total number of jobs in the state to 4,995,500.

The latest report from the Georgia Department of Labor indicates positive trends in the labor market, with more individuals entering the workforce and finding employment. In July alone, the labor force experienced an increase of 732 individuals, totaling nearly 5.4 million participants. Additionally, the number of employed Georgians rose by 1,702, bringing the total employed to approximately 5.2 million, while the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 970 to 185,351.

Job growth was notably evident in several key sectors, particularly in health care and social assistance, which saw an increase of 2,800 jobs, reaching a record high of 625,500 jobs in that industry. Other sectors that experienced growth included:

• Durable goods manufacturing: +2,700 jobs
• Construction: +2,100 jobs
• Professional, scientific, and technical services: +1,500 jobs
• State government: +700 jobs

Despite these positive trends, other sectors faced more challenges. The accommodation and food services sector reported the largest job loss, shedding 4,500 jobs. Additionally, job losses were reported in the following areas:

• Transportation, warehousing, and utilities: -1,400 jobs
• Finance and insurance: -900 jobs
• Wholesale trade: -900 jobs
• Federal government: -700 jobs
• Information: -700 jobs
• Other services: -700 jobs

While the overall job count has experienced fluctuations, there is a noticeable uptick in year-to-date job increases, with approximately 26,900 jobs reported since January. However, it is important to note that over the past year, the state’s labor force has contracted by 39,195 individuals, despite the recent uptick in July’s participation numbers.

In terms of unemployment claims, there was an uptick in initial jobless claims during July, with an increase of 5,073 claims, resulting in a total of 24,730 claims filed for the month. Even with this rise, there has been a net decrease in overall unemployment claims over the past year, with 2,535 fewer claims reported compared to the previous year.

This drop in unemployment in July 2025 is the lowest recorded since April 2024, indicating a positive momentum in the job market. The state’s labor officials continue to monitor these trends closely, as they reflect the ongoing efforts to enhance employment opportunities across diverse sectors.

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