State Labor officials say there were 56,652 first-time claims for unemployment filed in September. The numbers represent a sharp increase of 76-percent over September of last year. The highest percentage spike in claims was reported in Gainesville, Dalton and Rome. Layoffs are across-the-board, but especially seen in manufacturing, construction, and the trade and services sectors.
Labor officials say as the state is in the midst of a challenging economic environment, the department is doing everything it can to help those out of work.
Labor officials say as the state is in the midst of a challenging economic environment, the department is doing everything it can to help those out of work.
