The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Savannah recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in December, down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.4 percent.

“Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history. By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.”

The labor force decreased in Savannah by 799 over-the-month and ended December with 201,871. That number increased by 813 when compared to December of 2023.

Savannah finished the month with 196,245 employed residents. That number decreased by 313 over-the-month and rose by 112 when compared to the same time last year.

Savannah ended December with 208,900 jobs, an all-time high. Jobs increased by 300 over-the-month and rose by 1,600 when compared to this time last year.

In December, initial unemployment claims increased by 132 over-the-month and were up by 59 compared to the same month last year, totaling 574.