Hall County’s unemployment rate rose to three percent in September, up two-tenths of a percentage point from August and up from 2.7% a year ago, according to figures released Thursday by the state Department of Labor.
Despite the increase in unemployment, the labor force climbed to an all-time high of 112,548 in September, gaining 796 people over the month and 1,976 over the year.
The number of employed residents also reached a record high of 109,186, an increase of 579 from August and 1,575 compared to September of last year.
Hall County ended September with 108,500 jobs. That total was down by 600 from August and 900 from last September.