"We are seeing all-time low unemployment rates throughout the state of Georgia reflecting an economy that is continuing to rapidly recover,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. “We are working with employers across the state to post, recruit, and fill critical positions in preparation for a strong holiday employment season.”

The labor force decreased in Columbus by 641 and ended the month with 120,608. That number is up 1,475 when compared to September of 2020.

Columbus finished the month with 116,886 employed residents.  That number increased by 293 over the month and is up by 5,795 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Columbus ended September with 117,500. jobs. That number decreased 400 from August to September and increased by 1,000 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims went down by 5 percent in Columbus in September. When compared to last September, claims were down by about 81 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 3,630 active job postings in Columbus for September.

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