The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the two-county Hinesville Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month over month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, up two-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.9%.

“Georgia’s latest labor market data shows continued growth in both the labor force and employment as more Georgians are working and stepping into opportunity across the state,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "That matters because when more people are working, businesses gain access to talent, families gain stability, and Georgia is better positioned to compete, win and adapt in today’s global economy.”

The labor force in Hinesville increased by 336 over the month and ended at 31,632. That number decreased by 330 compared to the same time last year.

Hinesville finished February with 30, 306 employed residents, up 266 over the month and down 402 from February 2025.

Hinesville ended February with 21,700 jobs. That number rose by 100 over the month and was decreased by 600 over the year.

In February, initial unemployment claims decreased by 11 over the previous month and 9 from the same month a year ago, totaling 108.