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2026-09-28 · Covnews

Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate at 3.4% in August - The Covington News

The 29-county Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Newton County, continued to see gains in its labor force in August. The over-the-month unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.4%, down from 3.6% a year ago. “Georgia’s economy continues to deliver,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes. “Across the state, we’re seeing a strong labor force and regional growth that reflects an economy rewarding hard work, encouraging job creation and removing unnecessary barriers. As we build Georgia into a Top State for Talent, we’re creating a place where people can work, businesses can invest and communities can thrive.” Keep it Clean.

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