The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the two-county Hinesville Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1% in August, unchanged over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.7%.

"Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we're continuing to build a reputation as the top state for talent," said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "This August, every metro area in Georgia shows lower unemployment than a year ago, and our regional economies continue to see rates decline or hold steady. While month-to-month numbers may fluctuate, the year-over-year progress across all regions proves Georgia's workforce strategy is delivering results for hardworking Georgians."

The labor force in Hinesville increased by 138 and ended the month at 31,096. That number decreased by 239 compared to August 2024.

Hinesville finished August with 29,831 employed residents, up 142 from the previous month and down 43 from August 2024.

Hinesville ended August with 22,100 jobs. That number was up 200 from the previous month and down 100 from the same time last year.

In August, initial unemployment claims rose by 3 from the previous month and by 2 from the same month a year ago, totaling 122.