The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Savannah recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in November, unchanged over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.4 percent.

“Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL Emergency Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “While other states struggle with overregulation and economic uncertainty, Georgia’s economy is thriving—job numbers are up in 12 regions, unemployment claims are down across the board, and businesses continue to choose our state as the best place to grow and invest. These results don’t happen by accident; they are the product of strong fiscal policies and a commitment to empowering job creators and hardworking Georgians. As we close out the year, Georgia remains a perennial leader in opportunity, innovation, and prosperity.”

The labor force decreased in Savannah by 707 and ended the month with 203,453. That number went up by 1,753 when compared to November of 2023.

Savannah finished the month with 197,332 employed residents. That number decreased by 769 over-the-month and rose by 467 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Savannah ended November with 209,400 jobs, an all-time high. That number increased by 400 over the previous month and rose by 1,900 when compared to this time last year.

In November, initial unemployment claims decreased by 263 in Savannah. When you compare November 2024 claims to November 2023, claims were up by 3, totaling 442.