Georgia's unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% in February, remaining below the national average, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The state added 7,200 new jobs during the month, bringing the total to 4,970,500. Sectors with the strongest gains included Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,700), Administrative and Support Services (+1,300), and Durable Goods Manufacturing (+1,000).
Despite monthly job growth, some sectors declined, notably Transportation and Warehousing (-2,600). Over the past year, Georgia has gained 28,500 jobs, led by Health Care and Social Assistance (+21,900) and government roles. However, sectors like Administrative and Support Services and Retail Trade saw year-over-year losses.
Georgia's labor force decreased slightly in February but remains up compared to last year. Initial unemployment claims also dropped by over 14,000 from January, signaling ongoing labor market resilience.
Georgia’s Job Market Steady with 3.6% Unemployment, 7,200 Jobs Added in February
