Georgia has hit another record-high in the number of residents out-of-work. New numbers in from the state’s Labor Department show the unemployment rate rose from 8.5 percent in January, to 9.3 percent in February. More than 445,000 Georgians are currently without work--a rise of nearly 70 percent over a year’s time.
Job losses again came across-the-board in many areas, like construction, manufacturing and trade. However, there are some bright spots to report. Jobs have been added in educational and health services, state and local education, and in the federal government sector.
Job losses again came across-the-board in many areas, like construction, manufacturing and trade. However, there are some bright spots to report. Jobs have been added in educational and health services, state and local education, and in the federal government sector.
