Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions saw a slight increase in January unemployment rates.

“Georgia’s January unemployment rate hit its lowest point in over a year,” said Commissioner Thompson. “This speaks volumes about our state’s economic resilience and ability to lead when times get tough. Regionally, we are seeing a slight seasonal uptick in January unemployment, but Georgia continues to be forward-thinking in its policy decisions and focus on sustainable economic growth. While we may see some softening of the economy over the coming months, Georgia is in a better position than most to overcome any challenges heading our way.”

Northwest Georgia (which includes Haralson County)

    The unemployment rate was up four-tenths to 3.2 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.6 percent one year ago.

    The labor force was up 2,600 over-the-month and up 6,847 over-the-year, to 442,433, an all-time high.

    The number of employed was up 879 over-the-month and up 8,655 over-the-year, to 428,459.

    Initial claims were up 3,893 (101%) over-the-month and down 1,813 (-19%) over-the-year, to 7,759.

Three Rivers (which includes Carroll County)

    The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.0 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.3 percent one year ago.

    The labor force was up 1,016 over-the-month and up 3,663 over-the-year, to 261,547.

    The number of employed was up 186 over-the-month and up 4,304 over-the-year, to 253,574.

    Initial claims were up 1,597 (171%) over-the-month and down 646 (-20%) over-the-year, to 2,529.