Metro Rome Reports September Gains in Labor Force, Employment and Jobs
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area saw gains in its labor force, employment and jobs in September. The over-the-month unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.5%, up from 3.3% 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 Rome increased by 767 over the month and by 1,089 over the year, reaching 49,265.
Rome finished the month with 47,553 employed residents, up 638 over the month and 971 from September 2025.
Rome ended September with 47,000 jobs, up 200 over the previous month and were unchanged over the year.
In September, initial unemployment claims in Rome increased by 19 from the previous month and were down by 114 from the same month a year ago, totaling 149.
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[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 Explorer to view a comprehensive report.
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