Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month over month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4%.
“Georgia’s latest labor market data shows continued growth in both the labor force and employment as more Georgians are working and stepping into opportunity across the state,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “That matters because when more people are working, businesses gain access to talent, families gain stability, and Georgia is better positioned to compete, win and adapt in today’s global economy.”
The labor force in Rome rose by 273 over the month and decreased by 121 from February 2025, reaching 48,094.
Rome finished the month with 46,332 employed residents, up 240 over the month and down by 232 from February 2025.
Rome ended February with 46,600 jobs, up 100 over the month and down 600 from the same time last year.
In February, initial unemployment claims in Rome decreased by 366 from the previous month and decreased by 43 from the same month a year ago, totaling 257.
Northwest Georgia
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged posting at 3.5% over-the-month. The rate was 3.4% one year ago.
- The labor force was up 3,205 over-the-month and up 3,715 over-the-year, to 457,800.
- The number of employed was up 2,906 over-the-month and up 2,787 over-the-year, to 441,612.
- Initial claims were down 4,265 over-the-month and down 377 over-the-year, to 1,839.
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 report.
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