Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Carroll County’s labor force increased in June.

“We are continuing to see an increase in the number of jobs available and very few actual reported layoffs through the WARN system, both good signs of an improving economy,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “We must continue to work together to connect those seeking work with the many jobs available that offer stable salaries and competitive benefits.”

In Carroll County, the unemployment rate increased in June to 4.2 percent, an increase of four-tenths percentage points. A year ago, the rate was 8.3 percent.

The labor force increased in June by 448 to 55,911. That number is up 2,540 over-the-year.

Carroll County ended June with 53,544 employed residents.  The number increased by 163 in June and was up 4,589 as compared to last year.

Initial claims for unemployment decreased by 9 percent in June. When compared to last June, claims were down about 82 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed 803 active job postings in Carroll County for June.

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TABLES AND GRAPHS REFLECTING LABOR MARKET DATA ARE AVAILABLE AT: https://dol.georgia.gov/current-labor-force-data-and-graphs