Thursday, January 30, 2025–11:45 a.m.
-Georgia Department of Labor-
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December, up two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent.
“Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history. By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.”
The labor force in Rome increased by 278 over the month and by 737 over the year, reaching 48,792.
Rome finished the month with 47,121 employed residents, up 156 over the month and up 320 compared to the same time last year.
Rome ended December with 48,800 jobs, an all-time high. That number increased by 300 over the month and rose by 700 over the year.
In December, initial unemployment claims in Rome increased by 673 over the month and were up by 544 compared to the same month last year, totaling 923.
