Metro Columbus Reports 4.2% Unemployment Rate for June
Friday, July 24th, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the seven-county Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2% in June, up four-tenths of a percentage point over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.1%.
“June brings the temporary seasonal changes we see every year as schools let out for the summer, but as Georgia’s workforce continues to grow, our year-over-year trends remain stable,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Short-term fluctuations are normal in a resilient economy, and the bigger picture is clear: Georgia remains a state where opportunity is within reach, hard work is rewarded, and every Georgian has the chance to build a better life.”
“June brings the temporary seasonal changes we see every year as schools let out for the summer, but as Georgia’s workforce continues to grow, our year-over-year trends remain stable,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Short-term fluctuations are normal in a resilient economy, and the bigger picture is clear: Georgia remains a state where opportunity is within reach, hard work is rewarded, and every Georgian has the chance to build a better life.”
The labor force in Columbus was up 138 over the month and 676 over the year, totaling 131,004.
Columbus finished the month with 125,444 employed residents, down 421 over the month and up by 451 from the same month last year.
Columbus ended June with 123,200 jobs. Job numbers were down by 100 over the month and 100 from the same time last year.
In June, initial unemployment claims increased by 88 over the month and decreased by 13 compared to the same month a year ago, totaling 437.
Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office
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Media Contact: Chief Communications Officer, Shawna Mercer
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Phone Number: 678-350-6878
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.
