Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0%, up seven-tenths from September to November. A year ago, the rate was 3.1%.
“Jobs are growing in every metro area because Georgia’s businesses continue to invest and hire,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “That job growth means real paychecks supporting hardworking Georgians across our state. As we move into 2026, we’ll continue connecting Georgians to mortgage-paying jobs and ensuring businesses have the skilled talent they need to grow.”
The labor force in Rome rose by 32 from September to November and increased by 153 from November 2025, reaching 48,225.
Rome finished the month with 46,306 employed residents, down 303 from September to November and down by 268 from November 2025.
Rome ended November with 47,800 jobs, up 400 over the month and up 100 from the same time last year.
In November, initial unemployment claims in Rome increased by 148 from the previous month and rose by 93 from the same month a year ago, totaling 343.
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate was up seven-tenths to 3.9% from September to November. The rate was 3.3% one year ago.
- The labor force was up 941 from September to November and up 2,817 over-the-year, to 459,249.
- The number of employed was down 2,070 from September to November and up 102 over-the-year, to 441,479.
- Initial claims were up 435 over-the-month and down 50 over-the-year, to 2,386.
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/employeremail.
For more information on unemployment benefits, claimants should call 877.709.8185 or visit their MyUI Claimant Portal. GDOL’s Career Centers also provide in-person unemployment insurance benefit services for customers statewide.
For more information on jobs and current labor force data, visit Georgia LaborMarket Explorer to view a comprehensive repo
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