Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Hinesville recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.6 percent in April, down eight-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent.

"As employers continue to fill their vacancies with qualified job seekers, we are encouraged to see many Georgians eager to return to the workforce," said Commissioner Mark Butler. "This dedication on the part of both employer and job seeker is what has enabled us to fill the demand for goods and services in record numbers across the state."

The labor force decreased in Hinesville by 370 and ended the month with 34,813. That number is down 152 when compared to April of 2021.

Hinesville finished the month with 33,906 employed residents. That number decreased by 80 over the month and is up by 234 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Hinesville ended April with 21,500 jobs. Jobs were flat over the month and up 400 over the year.

The number of unemployment claims went down by 38 percent in Hinesville in April. When compared to last April, claims were down by about 82 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 582 active job postings in Hinesville for April.