The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the three-county Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2% in August, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7%.

"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 Savannah increased by 135 from the previous month and ended the month at 209,145. That number rose by 347 from August 2024.

Savannah finished the month with 202,541 employed residents. That number decreased by 18 from the previous month and increased by 1,530 from the same time last year.

Savannah ended August with 208,500 jobs. Jobs increased by 900 from the previous month and by 2,000 from the same time last year.

In August, initial unemployment claims increased by 11 from the previous month and decreased by 185 from the same month a year ago, totaling 533.