Brunswick’s March Unemployment Rate Sees Minor Uptick Amid Solid Job Sector Growth

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, April 26th, 2024

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Brunswick recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent in March, up two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.1 percent.

“Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a strong indicator that our economic momentum is not slowing down any time soon. Once again, Georgia continues to shatter records in growing businesses statewide and creating jobs for hardworking Georgians.”

The labor force increased in Brunswick by 610 and ended the month with 55,668. That number went up by 1,774 when compared to March of 2023.

Brunswick finished the month with 53,966 employed residents, an all-time high. That number increased by 512 over-the-month and rose by 1,757 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Brunswick ended March with 48,200 jobs. That number went up by 500 over-the-month and rose by 1,300 when compared to this time last year.

In March, initial unemployment claims decreased by 32 (-23%) in Brunswick. When you compare March 2024 claims to March 2023, claims were up by 9 (9%).