Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Hinesville recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in August, up three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent.

“Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot for business for 11 years running,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With statewide unemployment on the rise over the past four months, it’s crucial that we strengthen our efforts to connect more Georgians with jobs, remove barriers to employment, and foster an environment where Georgia businesses and families can thrive together.”

The labor force decreased in Hinesville by 37 and ended the month with 35,139. That number went up by 479 when compared to August of 2023.

Hinesville finished the month with 33,683 employed residents. That number decreased by 166 over-the-month and rose by 313 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Hinesville ended August with 22,400 jobs, an all-time high. That number increased by 200 over-the-month and went up by 500 when compared to this time last year.

In August, initial unemployment claims decreased by 1 in Hinesville. When you compare August 2024 claims to August 2023, claims were down by 33, totaling 120.