Georgia DOL News

Georgia Unemployment 3.5%, Record Labor Force Highs

Georgia Department of Labor announced January 2026 employment statistics showing 3.5% unemployment (0.8 percentage points below the national rate), record labor force of 5,445,612 and record employment of 5,252,878. Job gains in healthcare/social assistance (+22,200 YoY) and construction (+5,700 YoY) offset losses in federal government (-12,500 YoY).

Georgia Launches 'Fighting Forward' Strategic Plan for Workers

The Georgia Department of Labor has launched the 'Fighting Forward' strategic plan, aiming to modernize its services for workers and businesses. Key initiatives include a significant unemployment insurance system upgrade planned for Fall 2026 and enhanced job matching infrastructure.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.4% in September

The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the state's unemployment rate remained at 3.4% in September 2025, unchanged from the previous month. While total jobs decreased slightly over the month, they saw an increase over the year, with several sectors reaching all-time highs.

Georgia Department of Labor Wins HR Excellence Award

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) received the 'Model Agency Award' for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS). GDOL achieved the highest assessment results (97.6%) among Tier 1 agencies, recognizing its HR leadership and compliance practices.

Georgia Labor Market Update - December 2025

The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia added 5,000 jobs in December 2025, marking the second consecutive month of job growth. The unemployment rate remained at 3.6%, below the national average. Several sectors reached all-time high job numbers.

Georgia Launches 'Fighting Forward' Strategic Plan for Workers

The Georgia Department of Labor has launched the 'Fighting Forward' strategic plan, which includes a significant modernization of its unemployment insurance system set for Fall 2026. This initiative aims to improve user experience, reduce fraud, and accelerate claims processing for workers and businesses across the state.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average

The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate for November 2025 was 3.5%, slightly up from September but remaining below the national average. The report also indicated job growth in several key sectors over the past year.