Albany’s Unemployment Rate Drops in April

ALBANY, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Albany recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7% in April, down six-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6%.

“This April, unemployment rates dropped across every region of Georgia,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “When we connect Georgians with meaningful work, we’re putting food on tables, creating stability for individuals and families, and building an economy where our children can see their future—right here at home. This is how we grow a stronger Georgia—one job, one family, one community at a time.”

Albany’s labor force declined by 364 over the month and by 452 over the year, to 61,955.

Albany finished the month with 59,659 employed residents. That number increased by 17 from the previous month and decreased by 490 compared to the same time last year.

Albany ended April with 61,800 jobs. Jobs increased by 100 over the month and were up by 100 over the year.

In April, initial unemployment claims increased by 40 over the month and increased by 6 compared to the same month a year ago, totaling 293.

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