Hall County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0% in January, up five-tenths over the previous month, the state Labor Department (GDOL) reported Thursday. A year ago, the rate was 2.8%. January’s increases in unemployment rates across the state reflect historical patterns as many seasonal and holiday-related positions come to an end.
The labor force in the county was down by 207 over the month and up by 752 over the year, ending at 110,646.
Hall County finished the month with 107,327 employed residents. That number decreased by 740 over the month and increased by 469 over the same time a year ago.
And ended the month with 109,000 jobs. That number decreased by 1,600 from the previous month and increased by 800 over the year.
