Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Brunswick recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in January, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. Due to seasonal factors from December to January, data that is not seasonally adjusted typically shows an increase in unemployment – a seasonal trend that happens each year.

“Despite a nationwide pandemic and challenging economic times, continued investments in Georgia’s labor force and thriving business community have kept our economy strong,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As labor commissioner, it is my No. 1 priority to help more Georgians get back to work and fill the jobs that our businesses need.”

The labor force increased in Brunswick by 155 and ended the month with 53,601. That number increased by 856 when compared to January of 2022.

Brunswick finished the month with 51,857 employed residents. That number decreased by 142 over the month and went up by 932 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Brunswick ended January with 46,700 jobs. That number went down by 300 from December to January and increased by 2,400 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims increased by 71 percent in January. When compared to last January, claims were up by about 29 percent.