Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent in August, down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent.

“Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot for business for 11 years running,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With statewide unemployment on the rise over the past four months, it’s crucial that we strengthen our efforts to connect more Georgians with jobs, remove barriers to employment, and foster an environment where Georgia businesses and families can thrive together.”

The labor force decreased in Rome by 452 and ended the month with 48,196. That number went up by 1,186 when compared to August of 2023.

Rome finished the month with 46,248 employed residents. That number decreased by 365 over-the-month and rose by 901 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Rome ended August with 47,700 jobs. That number went up by 200 over-the-month and rose by 1,400 when compared to this time last year.

In August, initial unemployment claims decreased by 302 in Rome. When you compare August 2024 claims to August 2023, claims were down by 43, totaling 185.