September unemployment insurance claims

First-time filings for unemployment insurance in Hall County last month were down 12.4% compared to last September but up 22.8% from a year ago.

In the 13-county Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Hall County, the number was down 10.7% month-to-month and up 14.9% compared to September 2023.

Statewide, applications decreased 15.5% compared to last month and 6.5% over last September.

The number of unemployed was up by 3,016 to 195,601, the highest level since July 2021, and was up by 23,252 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.”