First-time filings for unemployment insurance in Hall County last month were down 15.6% compared to last August but up 30.4% from a year ago.
In the 13-county Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Hall County, the number was down 2.3% month-to-month and up 31.4% compared to August 2023.
Statewide, applications decreased 14.9% compared to last month and 8.2% over last August. The number of unemployed was up by 6,963 to 192,612, the highest level since July 2021, and was up by 20,454 over the past 12 months.
To check data for each county in Georgia, click here Georgia LaborMarket Explorer (ga.gov), then click on “Claims” and “more.”