Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Savannah saw a significant decrease in the unemployment rate over the month as the number of employed rose more than 3,400 in July.  

“We are seeing positive labor market data across the state,” said Commissioner Butler. “The unemployment rate is down in every region, county, and metropolitan statistical area reflecting the strength of our state’s economy. Career opportunities remain high for job seekers as we continue to see rising jobs numbers in metro and rural areas throughout Georgia.”

In Savannah, the unemployment rate was down one and four-tenths percentage point to 3.1 percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 8.4 percent.

The labor force increased in Savannah by 686 and ended the month with 201,704, an all-time high for the area. That number is up 15,326 when compared to July of 2020.

Savannah finished the month with 195,417 employed residents, also an all-time high.  That number increased by 3,403 over the month and is up by 24,636 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Savannah ended July with 193,900 jobs. That number increased by 2,100 from June to July and increased by 18,800 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims went down by 55 percent in Savannah in July. When compared to last July, claims were down by about 90 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 5,968 active job postings in Savannah for July.

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