Metro Savannah Hits Record Highs in Labor Force and Employment in September
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the three-county Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area reached all-time highs in its labor force and number of employed residents in September. The over-the-monthunemployment rate was up two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.1%, up from 2.8% a year ago.
“Momentum is building across Georgia,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “With sustained regional growth, our strong economy and competitive workforce drive continuous opportunity. We are building the Top State for Talent to keep Georgia the clear choice for job creators and families alike.”
The labor force in Savannah increased by 1,826 over the month and ended the month at 223,888, an all-time high. That number increased by 6,920 from September 2025.
Savannah finished the month with 217,043 employed residents, an all-time high. That number increased by 1,499 over the month and 6,255 from the same time last year.
Savannah ended September with 216,000 jobs. Jobs decreased by 500 over the previous month and were up by 2,000 from the same time last year.
In September, initial unemployment claims decreased by 15 over the month and by 92 over the year, totaling 429.
Contact Georgia Department of Labor Communications Office
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Sr. Communications Specialist, Annalise Morning
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Phone Number: 470-733-6638
Chief Communications Officer, Shawna Mercer
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Phone Number: 678-350-6878
[email protected]
(404) 232-3685
Media Contacts:
Sr. Communications Specialist, Annalise Morning
Email: Annalise.Morning@gdol.
Phone Number: 470-733-6638
Chief Communications Officer, Shawna Mercer
Email: [email protected].
Phone Number: 678-350-6878
For personalized assistance, employers can reach Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/employeremail .
For more information on unemployment benefits, claimants should call 877.709.8185 or visit their MyUI Claimant Portal. GDOL's Career Centers also provide in-person unemployment insurance benefit services for customers statewide.
For more information on jobs and current labor force data, visit Georgia LaborMarket Explorer to view a comprehensive report.
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