Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a decrease in September unemployment rates.

“This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some metro areas throughout the state have seen a slight dip in jobs, the overall increase in employment shows that more residents are finding work and contributing to our local economies. I will continue to fight for the resources our citizens need to thrive and ensure that Georgia's economy remains competitive and the No. 1 place to do business for years to come.”

Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:

Atlanta Regional Commission
The unemployment rate was down six-tenths to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 11,192 over-the-month and up 31,775 over-the-year, to 2,710,134.
The number of employed was up 27,516 over-the-month and up 23,773 over-the-year, to 2,618,033.
Initial claims were down 2,466 over-the-month and down 738 over-the-year, to 9,028.

Central Savannah River

The unemployment rate was down seven-tenths to 4.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.9 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,261 over-the-month and up 3,344 over-the-year, to 210,867.
The number of employed was up 2,845 over-the-month and up 2,156 over-the-year, to 201,482.
Initial claims were down 385 over-the-month and up 40 over-the-year, to 959.

Coastal Georgia
The unemployment rate was down one percent to 3.0 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,000 over-the-month and up 6,713 over-the-year, to 356,397.
The number of employed was up 4,276 over-the-month and up 5,886 over-the-year, to 345,586.
Initial claims were down 257 over-the-month and down 182 over-the-year, to 947.

Georgia Mountains
The unemployment rate was down nine-tenths to 2.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.5 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,103 over-the-month and up 6,387 over-the-year, to 257,387.
The number of employed was up 3,463 over-the-month and up 5,793 over-the-year, to 250,503.
Initial claims were down 87 over-the-month, and up 94 over-the-year, to 725.

Heart of Georgia

The unemployment rate was down one percent and one-tenth to 3.8 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.6 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,147 over-the-month and up 3,397 over-the-year, to 123,249.
The number of employed was up 2,403 over-the-month and up 3,054 over-the-year, to 118,583.
Initial claims were down 69 over-the-month, and down 8 over-the-year, to 518.

Middle Georgia
The unemployment rate was down one percent to 3.6 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,573 over-the-month and up 4,816 over-the-year, to 220,970.
The number of employed was up 3,606 over-the-month and up 4,043 over-the-year, to 212,975.
Initial claims were down 267 over-the-month and down 117 over-the-year, to 689.
Northeast Georgia
The unemployment rate was down seven-tenths to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 3,328 over-the-month and up 7,693 over-the-year, to 341,162, an all-time high.
The number of employed was up 5,549 over-the-month and up 5,926 over-the-year, to 329,831, an all-time high.
Initial claims were down 43 over-the-month and up 221over-the-year, to 1,144.

Northwest Georgia

The unemployment rate was down eight-tenths to 3.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 2,299 over-the-month and up 6,706 over-the-year, to 448,171.
The number of employed was up 5,682 over-the-month and up 4,757 over-the-year, to 433,477.
Initial claims were up 556 over-the-month and up 42 over-the-year, to 2,279.

River Valley

The unemployment rate was down one percent to 4.0 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.8 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 283 over-the-month and up 2,246 over-the-year, to 146,592.
The number of employed was up 1,669 over-the-month and up 1,818 over-the-year, to 140,721.
Initial claims were down 99 over-the-month and down 142 over-the-year, to 534.

Southern Georgia

The unemployment rate was down one percent to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,376 over-the-month and up 2,929 over-the-year, to 182,994.
The number of employed was up 3,127 over-the-month and up 2,336 over-the-year, to 176,588.
Initial claims were down 80 over-the-month and down 328 over-the-year, to 620.

Southwest Georgia

The unemployment rate was down one percent to 3.6 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.4 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 965 over-the-month and up 2,557 over-the-year, to 148,201.
The number of employed was up 2,314 over-the-month and up 2,113 over-the-year, to 142,815.
Initial claims were down 162 over-the-month and down 233 over-the-year, to 425.

Three Rivers

The unemployment rate was down seven-tenths to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.0 percent one year ago.
The labor force was up 1,077 over-the-month and up 4,253 over-the-year, to 265,294.
The number of employed was up 2,945 over-the-month and up 3,233 over-the-year, to 256,370.
Initial claims were down 185 over-the-month and down 73 over-the-year, to 885.