The Georgia Department of Labor says the metro Atlanta region hit an all-time high for its labor force and employment last month.
The department said in September, the 29-county metropolitan area with Atlanta at its core recorded record gains in labor force and number of people employed, “reaching all-time highs.”
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“Momentum is building across Georgia,” Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes said in a statement. “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.”
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While the employment levels and labor force were up, the state also reported the unemployment rate in Georgia had risen one-tenth of a percent, reaching 3.5% in September 2026.
In 2025, the same period had a reported 3.4% unemployment rate in Georgia.
Over the past year, Atlanta’s labor force increased more than 69,000.
The number of employed people was also up over the past year, gaining almost 62,900 newly employed workers over the past 12 months.
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