First-time applications for unemployment insurance last month were down 2.2% in Hall County and up 4.5% compared to September a year ago.
Claims statewide in October increased by 46.1% compared to September and 32.2% compared to last October. In the Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Hall County, applications increased 6.1 and 17.2 percent respectively.
To check data for each county in Georgia, click here Georgia LaborMarket Explorer (ga.gov), then click on “Claims” and “more.”