Georgia jobless rate stays at record low 3.1% in April

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May 19th, 2022

Georgia’s jobless rate fell in April for the 19th consecutive month after hitting an all-time high of 12.3% at the start of the pandemic in April 2020. (David Goldman/AP)

David Goldman / Associated Press file

Georgia’s unemployment rate continued to hover at a record low of 3.1% in April as more people continued to find jobs.

The jobless rate was unchanged from March, when it set a new all-time low. A year ago, 4.3% of Georgia workers were unemployed.

More than 5.1 million people said they were working in April, while 161,000 Georgians were unemployed and seeking work.

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