Dimensions: measuring Georgia's workforce, Vol. 29, no. 4 (Apr. 2003)

April 2003 Data
Highlights
Lower the boom: Baby boomers and the labor market. ............... page 2
Learn about the current situation of the baby boom workforce in Georgia, and how their retirement may impact the labor market.
Part Two of a Three Part Series on Generational Employment in Georgia.
As expected, unemployment rate drops in April. ..................... page 10
Despite the over-the-month drop that lowered Georgia's rate to the lowest level in more than a year, the rate this month was the second highest on record for the month of April in eight years.
Once again, the unemployment rates in the MSAs of Athens and Albany dominated in the lowest and highest rate categories, respectively.
The Upside of Georgia's Economic Downside ................ page 12
Although suffering from devastating job losses, Georgia has not thrown in the towel; we may be down, but we're not out.
Additional claim filings up over recent months... .................... Page 21
Initial claims have increased during six of the previous eight months.
WI&A Customer Satisfaction Team .................. page 23

Volume XXIX, Number 4
Data Tables
6 Georgia Nonagricultural Employment 7 Atlanta Nonagricultural Employment 8 Albany & Athens Nonagricultural Employment 9 Augusta-Aiken & Columbus Nonagricultural
Employment 10 Macon & Savannah Nonagricultural Employment 14 Georgia, Metro Areas & U.S. Labor Force
Estimates 15 Georgia Labor Force Estimates by County 20 Georgia Unemployment Rates by County 21 Georgia Unemployment Insurance Claims
by County
Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner Georgia Department of Labor Workforce Information & Analysis
148 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751 (404) 232-3875 Fax (404) 232-3888 Workforce.Info@dol.state.ga.us
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Lower the boom: Baby boomers and the labor market

If you remember Woodstock, Watergate, or the Warren Commission, you are probably a "baby boomer." Also referred to as "boomers," "war babies" and "hippies," the baby boom generation includes persons born between 1946 and 1964. While most Americans are familiar with the phrase, "the Graying of America," many may not fully appreciate the economic impact of the baby boom generation. Baby boomers helped precipitate the automobile boom in the 1950s, attended college in record numbers in the 1960s, pioneered suburb to city commuting in the 1970s, fueled the housing boom in the 1980s, as well as the stock and labor market booms in the 1990s. It is no coincidence that the life cycle of the boomers has been associated with the greatest U.S. economic expansion in history, and just as boomers helped drive the economy up, they may also bring it down.
What generated the baby boom? During World War II, women entered the workforce in record numbers to replace the men who had been drafted into the military. Prior to the war's end, government planners anticipated that many women would continue to work even after the veterans returned and they worried that there might not be enough jobs to employ all the returning soldiers. As a preventive measure, in March of 1944, Congress passed the GI Bill of Rights as a way to slow down the return to the workforce of the veterans by encouraging them to go to college. Almost eight million veterans received educational benefits via the GI bill. Many went to trade schools for job training, and more than two million went to college.
Perhaps to make up for the time lost during the war, veterans chose to attend college, become engaged, get married and have children all at the same time. In 1946, there were 50 percent more marriages than in 1940, which led very quickly to the baby boom. Just nine months after demobilization, the number of births soared to 2.9 million per year, and kept on soaring. Demographers had expected a baby boom when the war ended, but this was the boom that kept on booming.
Over the course of the next 18 years, from 1946 to 1964, 76 million American babies were born. At its peak in 1957, a dozen years after the war, the total fertility rate topped out at 3.8 children per woman. That's higher than the current rate in many less-developed countries. The baby boom

was monumental, but it was more than just an event. It is a process that will take over a century to play out, particularly as the offspring of the boomers (the echo boomers) reproduce and the cycle repeats again.
According to decennial Census data for Georgia, between 1940 and 1960, the fertility rate for women between the ages of 15 and 44 increased 19.6 percent. By 1960, 32.3 percent of families in Georgia had children under the age of six. By 1970, when boomers were between the ages of six and 24, they accounted for nearly 40 percent of the total statewide population. When Census 2000 was conducted, boomers (who were between the ages of 36 and 54) comprised 30 percent of Georgia's 8.2 million residents, and 43 percent of the state's labor force. Census projections estimate that by 2025, when baby boomers are between the ages of 61 and 79 (and nearly all will have entered retirement), the share of Georgia's residents aged 65 and over will be 16.9 percent, compared to 9.6 percent in 2000. To further illustrate the rapid growth in elderly populations, only four States had at least 15 percent of their population in the elderly category in 1995. By 2025, that number will grow to 48 states. Between 1995 and 2025 the number of elderly are projected to double in 21 states.
Clearly, the transition of the baby boomers from the working years into the golden years will present distinct challenges on a local, national and global scale. What impact have boomers had in Georgia's labor market? Comprising 43 percent of Georgia's labor force, baby boomers rule the roost in today's workplace. According to data from Census 2000, more than three-quarters of the 2.5 million baby boomers in Georgia were employed. Boomers had the lowest unemployment rate of any age group in 2000 with only 3.4 percent unemployment in the state. In 2000, male boomers were faring somewhat better in Georgia's labor market than their female peers, and better than other males their age in the Southeast region as a whole. Among the baby boom males in Georgia's labor force, only 3.1 percent were unemployed, compared to 3.5 percent for the Southeast. Between 1990 and 2000, unemployment among Georgia's male boomers declined one percentage point. Among the baby boom females in Georgia's workforce, only 3.7 percent were unemployed, compared to 4.1 percent for the Southeast. Between 1990 and 2000, unemployment among Georgia's female boomers declined by 1.8 percent.

Occupations with the greatest replacement needs for those retiring and percentage permanently leaving occupation, 1998-2008

Occupation

Percent leaving Occupation

Percent leaving

Secondary school teachers .............. 66.8 Industrial machinery repairers .......... 60.4 Elementary school teachers ............. 54.4 Maids and housekeeping cleaners .. 51.5 College and university teachers ....... 50.1 Janitors and cleaners ........................ 47.8 Registered nurses ............................. 47.2 Educational administrators ............... 47.1

Librarians ........................................... 46.4 Bookkeepers, auditing clerks ........... 46.4 Construction inspectors ................... 45.9 Truck drivers, heavy ......................... 43.1 Secretaries ......................................... 41.9 Public administrators & officials ...... 41.7 Physicians ......................................... 37.2 Real estate sales occupations .......... 33.8

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections.

Baby boomers make up a large portion of the experienced, skilled, and leadership positions in their respective places of employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median number of years that baby boomers had been with their current employer in 2002 was 6.1 years, compared to 2.7 years for workers in Generation-X and 0.8 years for Generation-Y. Forty-five percent of boomers have worked for their present employer for 10 or more years.
As a result of their age and experience, baby boomers not only have longer average tenures, but they are also more likely to be employed in managerial and supervisory occupations than younger workers. Within executive, administrative, supervisory and managerial occupations for example, 41 percent of employees are 45 or older. Aside from possessing more years of experience, there are a number of reasons boomers are more likely to be employed in certain occupations. One reason is that, due to obsolescence,

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productivity or technology improvements, or difficulty in hiring and recruiting, certain skills are simply not in demand. This pertains to many of the clerical and manufacturing jobs such as secretaries and millwrights.
Second, professional fields requiring postgraduate education have a disproportionate number of older workers because they aged in the course of pursuing their advanced degrees. Occupations falling into this category include dentists and psychologists, for example. A third reason certain occupations have more baby boom workers is that they offer more flexible schedules. Part-time jobs such as those in real estate are attractive to older workers who want to supplement retirement pensions or as a way of staying productive in their older years. Indeed, 30 percent of baby boom workers report having flexible schedules. Some jobs are simply less attractive to younger workers or vocational training for such work is not readily available. Tool and die work and plumbing are examples of this kind of work.
Finally, some occupations tend to have older workers because they are highly unionized. Union jobs generally favor seniority and have lower turnover rates due to higher wages and better benefits and working conditions than nonunion jobs. Roughly one-third of employed baby boomers are members of unions, a much larger share than any other age group. As of 2002, boomers who were union members earned $113 more per week than non-members, on average. In 2002, the median weekly earnings of all full-time baby boom workers were $688; $784 for men and $588 for women. While women earn significantly lower earnings than their male counterparts, boomers of both sexes earn significantly more than their same-gender peers in any other age group.
According to a 2002 report from the BLS on volunteering in the U.S., baby boomers were the most likely among all the age groups to volunteer, with 1 in 3 having donated their time. Moreover, one-third of boomers who volunteered gave 100 or more hours of their time to organizations. Younger boomers were most likely to volunteer with educational or youth service organizations, while older boomers were more likely to donate time to religious organizations.
How have baby boomers in Georgia been affected by the recent economic down-

turn? Since 1999, unemployment among the baby boom labor force in Georgia has risen sharply. The average monthly number of insured unemployed between the ages of 3554 was relatively stable in 1999 and 2000, ranging between 15,000 and 18,000 per month. Since 2000, however, average monthly unemployment among baby boomers has more than doubled to 36,880 in 2002. The proportion of unemployed workers in Georgia in that age group has remained essentially the same over the past five years, accounting for about 50 percent of the insured unemployed. However, as more and more of the boomer generation reaches retirement age, unemployment for this cohort of workers should decline as many will exit the labor force altogether.
The retirement of the baby boom looms large on the horizon, yet recent trends and events may serve to mitigate a crippling large-scale retirement. Fortunately for employers, surveys find that many workers want or need to work past normal retirement age. A recent AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) national poll of boomers found that 80 percent intend to work at least part-time during their "retirement" years. The ability of aging workers to stay competitive in the labor market will depend on a number of factors: whether the older worker has desirable skills that the employer wishes to retain; whether employers will offer flexible work arrangements that older workers desire; and, whether low-skilled older workers will be able to obtain or maintain employment if job growth remains sluggish and competition for jobs increases.
While retiring boomers will vacate many positions, they will also create jobs as they enter their golden years. Certain businesses and services are expected to thrive on the upswing in demand for items such as health care services, anti-aging products, computer-related services, financial and legal services, and personalized travel services. The job creation potential in these industries dispels some of the potential problems associated with the retirement of the baby boomers, but some areas of employment could still prove vulnerable.
One area in particular that could face worker shortages is the public sector. As more baby boomers reach 55, public employers may experience a growing number of vacancies as civil service employees retire in greater numbers. In the Spring 2003 volume of the Georgia Statement, a state employee newsletter, seven out of 20 pages were devoted to listing the names of retiring state workers. Nearly 1,000 employees retired from the state of Georgia in the six-month period from September 2002 to February 2003. An older workforce and hiring slow-downs or freezes in recent years combined with a more traditional retirement plan puts this sector more at risk.
The possibility exists of occupation-specific labor shortages, if not an overall labor shortage, as the baby boomers reach retirement age. For employers, the immediate challenge will be to determine the ways and means of employing aging workers by utilizing "phased" retirement options such as flexible or part-time hours, job splitting or sharing, rehearsal retirement, telecommuting and providing an adequate work environment. The baby boom continues to make its mark on the American landscape and will affect the labor market as it moves from work to retirement. Employers can take some comfort that the baby boom generation appears to want to continue to work into traditional retirement years. Nevertheless, the size of the baby boom and its dominance in today's workforce should compel employers and policymakers to plan for their eventual exit and the workforce that will replace them.

60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000
0 99

Insured unemployed in Georgia aged 35-54

00

01

02

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Unemployment Statistics.

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April Employment Situation

Georgia's nonfarm payrolls ticked up slightly in April adding 3,800 jobs over the month. Although growth was less impressive in April than the prior two months, it was the third consecutive month of net job gain for the state. After seasonal adjustment, however, April's job gain translated into a net loss of 11,800 jobs as fewer workers than normal were hired in some of the retail trade and services sectors. Over the year, nonfarm employment in Georgia has remained essentially flat.
Construction payrolls increased by 2,400 in April, for the third straight month of growth. General building contractors added 900 jobs in April. Heavy and civil engineering construction declined by 300 jobs in the industry's first April job loss in ten years. Since April 2002, payrolls in this industry have declined by 2.2 percent. Highly dependent on public works projects, the industry has been a victim of state and local budget shortfalls. Specialty trade contractors added 1,800 jobs in April; over the past three months this industry has added 9,100 jobs.

payrolls declined by 1,100 jobs in April, a 2.4 percent contraction. As the country engaged in war with Iraq, higher diesel prices hurt the smaller firms in the industry who lack contractual protection from unexpected fuel price hikes and also lack the capital to stay in business during times of hardship.
Employment in the information sector contracted somewhat in April as gains in cable and other subscription programming, wireless carriers and Internet service providers were offset by losses in wired telecommunications services. Over the year, wired telecommunications payrolls have declined by 12.3 percent.
Financial activities payrolls were essentially unchanged in April as job gains at real estate, rental and leasing companies countered losses in finance and insurance. Finance and insurance firms reduced payrolls for the third consecutive month. The conflict in the Gulf caused greater uncertainty about the financial markets and, in turn, deterred employers from hiring.
Professional and business services added 7,300 workers to their payrolls in April, the third increase in as many months. Close to two-thirds of the increase was in employment services, which has added 10,500 jobs in the past three months. The gains in temporary employment services were countered somewhat by losses in professional, scientific and technical services (-1,600) and accounting and tax preparation services (-1,300). The latter group typically reduces payrolls in April after the rush of tax return processing subsides.
Educational and health services payrolls were up 1,300 in April, in the third straight month of growth for the sector. April's growth again came primarily in health care and social assistance, which has swelled by 5,000 over the year.

Manufacturing lost 5,600 jobs in April, bringing the total employment loss over the past five months to 22,700. Two out of every three manufacturing jobs lost in April were in durable goods, and the heaviest losses were in wood product manufacturing. Over the year payrolls in this industry have declined by 11.6 percent. Nondurable goods payrolls declined by 1,900 in April and are down 14,000 from a year ago. Textile mill employment continued to unravel losing 900 jobs in April, and payrolls are 10.8 percent reduced from year-ago figures. Employment in manufacturing is at its lowest level in over 13 years.
Within the trade sector, wholesale payrolls fell by 4,200 jobs and retail payrolls declined by 900. Within retail, food and beverage stores declined for the fourth consecutive month and general merchandise stores lost 1,000 jobs, resuming a general pattern of job loss. Utilities payrolls declined slightly, while job losses plagued the entire transportation and warehousing sector. Air transportation payrolls declined by 1,000 jobs, losing jobs for the fifth time in the past six months. Truck transportation

Leisure and hospitality employment increased 8,400 over the month, primarily in food services and drinking places. Eating and drinking establishments added 6,200 jobs in April, the largest monthly gain since April of the prior year. Arts, entertainment and recreation payrolls increased by 2,100 as preparations for the summer tourism season got underway.
Government payrolls declined by 400 over the month, despite a year-over-year gain of 9,700 jobs. State and local government lost employment, particularly in local education, while federal government payrolls were essentially unchanged. States are entering the third year of state revenues inadequate to meet existing commitments. States have already made substantial cuts in expenditures and many have raised taxes, but more spending cuts are inevitable. Since local governments rely heavily on states for aid, the shortfalls at the state level are forcing localities to make tough fiscal decisions.
In sum, Georgia's labor market is sputtering towards recovery, with solid growth in several sectors, including construction, professional and business services and the leisure and hospitality sector. While these gains are reassuring, the losses in retail trade and government stand out as important trouble spots. Consumer demand and public sector hiring had been the two consistent sources of strength during the recession. The losses in retail and government payrolls suggest two things: 1) consumer demand is weakening, and 2) budget cuts are beginning to impact hiring in state and local governments, particularly in education. Without these traditional safety valves for job growth in lean times, it will be interesting to see which sectors step up to the plate to help spur a recovery in earnest.
For more information, please contact Lili Stern at (404) 232-3875 or (800) 338-2082 Fax (404) 232-3888 Email: Lili.Stern@dol.state.ga.us

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Georgia Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary APR 2003

Revised MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm

3,902.8

3,899.0

3,904.5

+3.8 +0.1

-1.7 +0.0

Total private

3,266.2

3,262.0

3,277.6

+4.2 +0.1

-11.4 -0.3

Goods producing

664.4

667.7

685.8

-3.3 -0.5

-21.4 -3.1

Service-providing

3,238.4

3,231.3

3,218.7

+7.1 +0.2 +19.7 +0.6

Natural resources and mining

11.6

11.7

12.5

-.1 -0.9

-.9 -7.2

Construction

203.8

201.4

199.6

+2.4 +1.2

+4.2 +2.1

Construction of buildings

45.7

44.8

45.3

+.9 +2.0

+.4 +0.9

Heavy and civil engineering construction

31.4

31.7

32.1

-.3 -0.9

-.7 -2.2

Specialty trade contractors

126.7

124.9

122.2

+1.8 +1.4

+4.5 +3.7

Manufacturing

449.0

454.6

473.7

-5.6 -1.2

-24.7 -5.2

Durable goods

197.3

201.0

208.0

-3.7 -1.8

-10.7 -5.1

Wood product manufacturing

22.9

24.5

25.9

-1.6 -6.5

-3.0 -11.6

Transportation equipment manufacturing

34.4

34.4

37.2

+.0 +0.0

-2.8 -7.5

Non-durable goods

251.7

253.6

265.7

-1.9 -0.7

-14.0 -5.3

Food manufacturing

65.8

65.7

66.2

+.1 +0.2

-.4 -0.6

Textile mills

37.1

38.0

41.6

-.9 -2.4

-4.5 -10.8

Trade, transportation and utilities

820.7

828.6

832.0

-7.9 -1.0

-11.3 -1.4

Wholesale trade

201.6

205.8

207.8

-4.2 -2.0

-6.2 -3.0

Retail trade

452.1

453.0

449.3

-.9 -0.2

+2.8 +0.6

Food and beverage stores

77.2

77.8

81.5

-.6 -0.8

-4.3 -5.3

General merchandise stores

85.4

86.4

88.2

-1.0 -1.2

-2.8 -3.2

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

167.0

169.8

174.9

-2.8 -1.6

-7.9 -4.5

Utilities

20.0

20.2

20.6

-.2 -1.0

-.6 -2.9

Transportation and warehousing

147.0

149.6

154.3

-2.6 -1.7

-7.3 -4.7

Air transportation

38.5

39.5

39.7

-1.0 -2.5

-1.2 -3.0

Truck transportation

44.5

45.6

45.8

-1.1 -2.4

-1.3 -2.8

Couriers and messengers

18.2

18.4

18.2

-.2 -1.1

+.0 +0.0

Warehousing and storage

23.9

24.7

23.3

-.8 -3.2

+.6 +2.6

Information

126.5

127.3

133.5

-.8 -0.6

-7.0 -5.2

Cable and other subscription programming

5.9

5.8

5.7

+.1 +1.7

+.2 +3.5

Telecommunications

53.7

54.0

59.3

-.3 -0.6

-5.6 -9.4

Wired telecommunications carriers

32.1

32.3

36.6

-.2 -0.6

-4.5 -12.3

Wireless telecommunications carriers

15.0

14.9

14.3

+.1 +0.7

+.7 +4.9

Internet service providers, search portals & DP

20.2

20.1

20.1

+.1 +0.5

+.1 +0.5

Financial activities

212.1

212.2

211.9

-.1 +0.0

+.2 +0.1

Finance and insurance

154.9

155.1

154.2

-.2 -0.1

+.7 +0.5

Insurance carriers and related activities

66.2

66.2

65.3

+.0 +0.0

+.9 +1.4

Real Estate, rental and leasing

57.2

57.1

57.7

+.1 +0.2

-.5 -0.9

Professional and business services

533.6

526.3

524.4

+7.3 +1.4

+9.2 +1.8

Professional, scientific and technical services

195.4

197.0

198.0

-1.6 -0.8

-2.6 -1.3

Accounting, tax preparation and bookkeeping

31.4

32.7

33.0

-1.3 -4.0

-1.6 -4.8

Architectural, engineering and related services

33.5

34.2

33.6

-.7 -2.0

-.1 -0.3

Computer systems design and related services

45.6

45.0

45.9

+.6 +1.3

-.3 -0.7

Management, scientific and technical services

24.5

24.5

24.7

+.0 +0.0

-.2 -0.8

Management of companies and enterprises

73.7

73.8

73.1

-.1 -0.1

+.6 +0.8

Admin and support, waste mngmnt and remediation

264.5

255.5

253.3

+9.0 +3.5

+11.2 +4.4

Employment services

130.9

126.2

123.9

+4.7 +3.7

+7.0 +5.6

Educational and health services

378.2

376.9

372.8

+1.3 +0.3

+5.4 +1.4

Educational services

59.8

59.8

59.4

+.0 +0.0

+.4 +0.7

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

18.9

18.8

16.9

+.1 +0.5

+2.0 +11.8

Health care and social assistance

318.4

317.1

313.4

+1.3 +0.4

+5.0 +1.6

Hospitals

108.7

108.2

105.2

+.5 +0.5

+3.5 +3.3

Nursing and residential care facilities

47.9

48.2

47.7

-.3 -0.6

+.2 +0.4

Social assistance

46.2

46.6

46.0

-.4 -0.9

+.2 +0.4

Leisure and hospitality

341.6

333.2

345.0

+8.4 +2.5

-3.4 -1.0

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

38.7

36.6

36.6

+2.1 +5.7

+2.1 +5.7

Accommodation and food services

302.9

296.6

308.4

+6.3 +2.1

-5.5 -1.8

Food services and drinking places

264.9

258.7

267.2

+6.2 +2.4

-2.3 -0.9

Other services

189.1

189.8

172.2

-.7 -0.4 +16.9 +9.8

Government

636.6

637.0

626.9

-.4 -0.1

+9.7 +1.5

Federal government

95.6

95.6

96.4

+.0 +0.0

-.8 -0.8

Department of defense

32.6

32.6

33.5

+.0 +0.0

-.9 -2.7

State government

155.1

155.2

153.0

-.1 -0.1

+2.1 +1.4

State govt education

63.5

63.6

57.0

-.1 -0.2

+6.5 +11.4

Local government

385.9

386.2

377.5

-.3 -0.1

+8.4 +2.2

Local govt education

234.6

235.8

227.8

-1.2 -0.5

+6.8 +3.0

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike the previous

publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon

monthly reports submitted by selected employers throughout Georgia. The estimates include all full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay

period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis

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Atlanta Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary

Revised

APR 2003 MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources and mining Construction
Construction of buildings Specialty trade contractors Manufacturing Durable goods
Computer and electronic products Transportation equipment manufacturing Non-durable goods Food manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities Wholesale trade Retail trade Food and beverage stores General merchandise stores Transportation, warehousing and utilities
Utilities Transportation and warehousing
Air transportation Truck transportation Couriers and messengers Warehousing and storage Information Cable and other subscription programming Telecommunications Wired telecommunications carriers Wireless telecommunications carriers Financial activities Finance and insurance Insurance carriers and related activities Real estate, rental and leasing Professional and business services Professional, scientific and technical services Accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping Architectural, engineering and related services Computer systems design and related services Management, scientific and technical services Management of companies and enterprises Admin and support, waste mngmnt and remediation Employment services Educational and health services Health care and social assistance Hospitals Social assistance Leisure and hospitality Arts, entertainment and recreation Accommodation and food services Food services and drinking places Other services Government Federal government State government Local government

2,183.1 1,890.9
286.0 1,897.1
1.7 118.8 25.7 76.8 165.5 78.0 14.0
8.3 87.5 27.0 490.8 137.5 245.2 41.9 43.1 108.1 10.5 97.6 37.3 24.9 14.0 10.7 98.8
4.9 43.5 26.9 14.3 143.9 105.7 46.0 38.2 368.1 148.7 19.7 24.4 34.6 20.3 54.6 164.8 77.6 204.6 165.8 57.7 25.6 195.3 25.0 170.3 150.0 103.4 292.2 47.6 58.0 186.6

2,180.4 1,888.4
287.5 1,892.9
1.7 119.2 26.2 76.1 166.6 79.5 14.1
8.2 87.1 26.8 497.0 140.8 245.4 42.0 43.4 110.8 10.5 100.3 38.3 26.1 14.2 11.2 98.2
4.8 43.0 27.0 13.0 144.0 105.8 45.8 38.2 363.2 149.3 20.6 25.2 34.2 20.1 54.8 159.1 73.6 203.0 164.3 57.5 25.9 191.5 23.5 168.0 147.1 104.0 292.0 47.4 57.8 186.8

2,186.7 1,901.8
293.2 1,893.5
1.9 118.8 25.9 75.8 172.5 85.6 15.1 12.7 86.9 22.5 505.3 144.0 245.6 44.3 45.3 115.7 10.6 105.1 38.5 25.0 14.7 12.3 104.1
4.7 48.3 31.1 12.4 146.8 106.5 47.3 40.3 365.3 148.0 22.5 26.0 35.0 20.5 53.7 163.6 77.7 198.3 162.1 55.6 25.8 195.7 23.6 172.1 149.5 93.1 284.9 46.6 57.4 180.9

+2.7 +0.1 +2.5 +0.1 -1.5 -0.5 +4.2 +0.2
+.0 +0.0 -.4 -0.3 -.5 -1.9 +.7 +0.9 -1.1 -0.7 -1.5 -1.9 -.1 -0.7 +.1 +1.2 +.4 +0.5 +.2 +0.7 -6.2 -1.2 -3.3 -2.3 -.2 -0.1 -.1 -0.2 -.3 -0.7 -2.7 -2.4 +.0 +0.0 -2.7 -2.7 -1.0 -2.6 -1.2 -4.6 -.2 -1.4 -.5 -4.5 +.6 +0.6 +.1 +2.1 +.5 +1.2 -.1 -0.4 +1.3 +10.0 -.1 -0.1 -.1 -0.1 +.2 +0.4 +.0 +0.0 +4.9 +1.3 -.6 -0.4 -.9 -4.4 -.8 -3.2 +.4 +1.2 +.2 +1.0 -.2 -0.4 +5.7 +3.6 +4.0 +5.4 +1.6 +0.8 +1.5 +0.9 +.2 +0.3 -.3 -1.2 +3.8 +2.0 +1.5 +6.4 +2.3 +1.4 +2.9 +2.0 -.6 -0.6 +.2 +0.1 +.2 +0.4 +.2 +0.3 -.2 -0.1

-3.6 -10.9
-7.2 +3.6
-.2 +.0 -.2 +1.0 -7.0 -7.6 -1.1 -4.4 +.6 +4.5 -14.5 -6.5 -.4 -2.4 -2.2 -7.6 -.1 -7.5 -1.2 -.1 -.7 -1.6 -5.3 +.2 -4.8 -4.2 +1.9 -2.9 -.8 -1.3 -2.1 +2.8 +.7 -2.8 -1.6 -.4 -.2 +.9 +1.2 -.1 +6.3 +3.7 +2.1 -.2 -.4 +1.4 -1.8 +.5 +10.3 +7.3 +1.0 +.6 +5.7

-0.2 -0.6 -2.5 +0.2 -10.5 +0.0 -0.8 +1.3 -4.1 -8.9 -7.3 -34.6 +0.7 +20.0 -2.9 -4.5 -0.2 -5.4 -4.9 -6.6 -0.9 -7.1 -3.1 -0.4 -4.8 -13.0 -5.1 +4.3 -9.9 -13.5 +15.3 -2.0 -0.8 -2.7 -5.2 +0.8 +0.5 -12.4 -6.2 -1.1 -1.0 +1.7 +0.7 -0.1 +3.2 +2.3 +3.8 -0.8 -0.2 +5.9 -1.0 +0.3 +11.1 +2.6 +2.1 +1.0 +3.2

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike the previous
publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton counties. The estimates include all full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis
6

Albany Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary APR 2003

Revised MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs

from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs

from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Leisure and hospitality Other services Government Federal government State and local government

57.5

57.3

45.9

45.8

10.5

10.4

47.0

46.9

3.1

3.1

7.4

7.3

11.6

11.8

1.9

1.9

7.0

7.1

2.7

2.8

1.0

1.0

2.0

2.0

5.1

5.1

8.3

8.2

4.4

4.3

3.0

3.0

11.6

11.5

2.4

2.4

9.2

9.1

56.0

+.2 +0.3

+1.5 +2.7

44.5

+.1 +0.2

+1.4 +3.1

10.5

+.1 +1.0

+.0 +0.0

45.5

+.1 +0.2

+1.5 +3.3

2.9

+.0 +0.0

+.2 +6.9

7.6

+.1 +1.4

-.2 -2.6

11.8

-.2 -1.7

-.2 -1.7

2.0

+.0 +0.0

-.1 -5.0

7.0

-.1 -1.4

+.0 +0.0

2.8

-.1 -3.6

-.1 -3.6

1.0

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

2.0

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

4.8

+.0 +0.0

+.3 +6.3

7.4

+.1 +1.2

+.9 +12.2

4.2

+.1 +2.3

+.2 +4.8

2.8

+.0 +0.0

+.2 +7.1

11.5

+.1 +0.9

+.1 +0.9

2.4

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

9.1

+.1 +1.1

+.1 +1.1

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Dougherty and Lee counties. The estimates include all full- and parttime wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid
family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Athens Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary

Revised

APR 2003 MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs

from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs

from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Leisure and hospitality Other services Government Federal government State and local government

74.1

73.8

53.3

53.0

13.2

12.9

60.9

60.9

3.1

3.1

10.1

9.8

12.3

12.5

1.9

2.0

9.2

9.3

1.2

1.2

1.0

1.0

2.5

2.5

5.0

4.9

8.6

8.7

7.0

6.8

3.7

3.7

20.8

20.8

1.8

1.8

19.0

19.0

73.3

+.3 +0.4

+.8 +1.1

52.5

+.3 +0.6

+.8 +1.5

12.7

+.3 +2.3

+.5 +3.9

60.6

+.0 +0.0

+.3 +0.5

3.1

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

9.6

+.3 +3.1

+.5 +5.2

12.3

-.2 -1.6

+.0 +0.0

2.0

-.1 -5.0

-.1 -5.0

9.0

-.1 -1.1

+.2 +2.2

1.3

+.0 +0.0

-.1 -7.7

1.1

+.0 +0.0

-.1 -9.1

2.5

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

4.8

+.1 +2.0

+.2 +4.2

8.6

-.1 -1.1

+.0 +0.0

6.9

+.2 +2.9

+.1 +1.4

3.6

+.0 +0.0

+.1 +2.8

20.8

+.0 +0.0

+.0 +0.0

1.7

+.0 +0.0

+.1 +5.9

19.1

+.0 +0.0

-.1 -0.5

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Athens Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Clarke, Madison and Oconee counties. The estimates include all fulland part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons,
unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis

7

Augusta-Aiken Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary

Revised

APR 2003 MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs

from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs

from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Educational services Health care and social assistance
Hospitals Leisure and hospitality Other services Government Federal government State and local government

198.2 159.4
37.2 161.0
12.1 25.1 33.1
3.9 24.5
4.7 3.2 7.1 29.7 23.1 3.8 19.3 6.3 18.1 7.9 38.8 7.1 31.7

197.6 158.8
37.4 160.2
12.2 25.2 33.2
3.9 24.5
4.8 3.2 7.1 29.4 23.1 3.8 19.3 6.4 17.4 8.0 38.8 7.1 31.7

200.7 161.7
38.8 161.9
13.2 25.6 33.2
4.0 24.0
5.2 3.3 7.1 29.7 22.9 3.6 19.3 6.2 18.9 7.8 39.0 7.2 31.8

+.6 +0.3 +.6 +0.4 -.2 -0.5 +.8 +0.5 -.1 -0.8 -.1 -0.4 -.1 -0.3 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 -.1 -2.1 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.3 +1.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 -.1 -1.6 +.7 +4.0 -.1 -1.3 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0

-2.5 -1.2 -2.3 -1.4 -1.6 -4.1
-.9 -0.6 -1.1 -8.3
-.5 -2.0 -.1 -0.3 -.1 -2.5 +.5 +2.1 -.5 -9.6 -.1 -3.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.2 +0.9 +.2 +5.6 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +1.6 -.8 -4.2 +.1 +1.3 -.2 -0.5 -.1 -1.4 -.1 -0.3

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Columbia, McDuffie and Richmond counties in Georgia and Aiken and
Edgefield counties in South Carolina. The estimates include all full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Columbus Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary

Revised

APR 2003 MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Finance and insurance Insurance carriers and related activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Leisure and hospitality Accommodation and food services Other services Government Federal government State and local government

114.4 93.5 19.8 94.6
5.5 14.3 17.9
2.1 13.9
1.9 6.2 8.3 6.5 4.8 14.5 11.0 10.3 9.2 5.5 20.9 4.9 16.0

114.4 93.5 20.0 94.4
5.5 14.5 17.7
2.2 13.6
1.9 6.2 8.2 6.4 4.8 14.4 10.9 10.6 9.0 5.5 20.9 4.9 16.0

116.1 94.9 22.3 93.8
5.6 16.7 17.3
2.1 13.2
2.0 6.5 7.5 5.9 4.3 13.7 11.0 11.2 10.1 5.4 21.2 5.4 15.8

+.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 -.2 -1.0 +.2 +0.2 +.0 +0.0 -.2 -1.4 +.2 +1.1 -.1 -4.5 +.3 +2.2 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +1.2 +.1 +1.6 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +0.7 +.1 +0.9 -.3 -2.8 +.2 +2.2 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0

-1.7 -1.5 -1.4 -1.5 -2.5 -11.2 +.8 +0.9
-.1 -1.8 -2.4 -14.4 +.6 +3.5 +.0 +0.0 +.7 +5.3
-.1 -5.0 -.3 -4.6 +.8 +10.7 +.6 +10.2 +.5 +11.6 +.8 +5.8 +.0 +0.0 -.9 -8.0 -.9 -8.9 +.1 +1.9 -.3 -1.4 -.5 -9.3 +.2 +1.3

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Chattahoochee, Harris and Muscogee counties in Georgia
and Russell County in Alabama. The estimates include all full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis
8

Macon Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary APR 2003

Revised MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs

from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs

from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Leisure and hospitality Other services Government Federal government State and local government

148.0 113.6 21.8 126.2
6.4 15.4 25.9
3.3 18.5
4.1 2.5 10.1 15.0 18.6 14.0 5.7 34.4 13.9 20.5

147.8 113.5 21.9 125.9
6.4 15.5 25.6
3.3 18.1
4.2 2.6 10.2 15.0 18.6 13.9 5.7 34.3 13.9 20.4

147.6 113.2 22.1 125.5
6.3 15.8 26.2
3.4 18.4
4.4 2.8 9.0 15.4 18.8 13.5 5.4 34.4 14.1 20.3

+.2 +0.1 +.1 +0.1 -.1 -0.5 +.3 +0.2 +.0 +0.0 -.1 -0.6 +.3 +1.2 +.0 +0.0 +.4 +2.2 -.1 -2.4 -.1 -3.8 -.1 -1.0 +.0 +0.0 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +0.7 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +0.3 +.0 +0.0 +.1 +0.5

+.4 +.4 -.3 +.7 +.1 -.4 -.3 -.1 +.1 -.3 -.3 +1.1 -.4 -.2 +.5 +.3 +.0 -.2 +.2

+0.3 +0.4 -1.4 +0.6 +1.6 -2.5 -1.1 -2.9 +0.5 -6.8 -10.7 +12.2 -2.6 -1.1 +3.7 +5.6 +0.0 -1.4 +1.0

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Bibb, Houston, Jones, Peach and Twiggs counties. The estimates include
all full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Savannah Nonagricultural Employment (000s)

Preliminary

Revised

APR 2003 MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change in Jobs from MAR 2003

Net

%

Change in Jobs from APR 2002

Net

%

Total nonfarm Total private Goods producing Service-providing
Natural resources, mining and construction Manufacturing Transportation equipment Paper manufacturing Trade, transportation and utilities
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Educational and health services Leisure and hospitality Other services Government Federal government State and local government

140.4 119.4 22.2 118.2
8.5 13.7
4.9 2.9 30.6 4.4 17.9 8.3 2.5 5.7 16.0 17.4 16.6 8.4 21.0 2.7 18.3

140.4 119.6 22.3 118.1
8.4 13.9
5.0 3.0 30.9 4.5 18.2 8.2 2.5 5.8 16.0 17.6 16.1 8.4 20.8 2.6 18.2

138.8 118.2 23.0 115.8
8.5 14.5
5.3 3.0 29.8 4.6 17.3 7.9 2.5 5.4 14.2 17.8 17.8 7.7 20.6 2.6 18.0

+.0 +0.0 -.2 -0.2 -.1 -0.4 +.1 +0.1 +.1 +1.2 -.2 -1.4 -.1 -2.0 -.1 -3.3 -.3 -1.0 -.1 -2.2 -.3 -1.6 +.1 +1.2 +.0 +0.0 -.1 -1.7 +.0 +0.0 -.2 -1.1 +.5 +3.1 +.0 +0.0 +.2 +1.0 +.1 +3.8 +.1 +0.5

+1.6 +1.2 +1.2 +1.0
-.8 -3.5 +2.4 +2.1
+.0 +0.0 -.8 -5.5 -.4 -7.5 -.1 -3.3 +.8 +2.7 -.2 -4.3 +.6 +3.5 +.4 +5.1 +.0 +0.0 +.3 +5.6 +1.8 +12.7 -.4 -2.2 -1.2 -6.7 +.7 +9.1 +.4 +1.9 +.1 +3.8 +.3 +1.7

Note: The data included in this release reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. Unlike
the previous publication structure under SIC, the new published series are not additive. These preliminary estimates were prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based upon monthly reports submitted by selected employers in the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Bryan, Chatham and Effingham counties. The estimates include all
full- and part-time wage and salary workers who were employed during or received pay for any part of the pay period that includes the twelfth of the month. Proprietors, domestic workers, self-employed persons, unpaid family workers and personnel of the armed forces are excluded. Estimates based on 2002 benchmark.

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis

9

Dimensions - Measuring Georgia's Labor Force

Unemployment rate drops to

Unemployment rates -- Georgia and U.S.

lowest level in more than a year 7.0%

In April, Georgia's unemployment rate

Georgia

U.S.

declined for the first time this year, dropping

over the month by four-tenths percentage points to its lowest level in nearly a 6.0%

year and a half. However, despite the de-

crease this month, at 4.4 percent, the

state's rate was at its second highest level

for the month of April in eight years. From 5.0% a historical viewpoint, the decline in April

was par for the course. For 32 of the past

34 years, the last 23 of which were consecu-

tive years, Georgia's jobless rate has declined during this period with the overthe-month drop averaging four-tenths percentage points. One year ago, the

4.0%

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

2002

2003

state's rate was 4.8 percent.
Similar to Georgia, the U.S. unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted), which was at its lowest point this year, was also down over the month by four-tenths percentage points. However, despite the decline, at 5.8 percent in April, the nation's rate was nearly one and one-half percentage points above the state's rate, keeping Georgia in a favorable position when compared to the nation as a whole. One year earlier, the nation's rate was lower by only one-tenth percentage point (5.7% in April 2002).
On the heels of last month's elevated level of more than 200,000, Georgia's total count of unemployed persons dropped to its lowest reading in nearly a year and a half. At slightly more than 190,000 in April, an

over-the-month decline of more than 11,500 or 5.8 percent, the drop in the total unemployment number was due primarily to a decrease in the number of persons receiving unemployment insurance benefits (UI) during the reference week in April. There were also fewer re-entrants in the labor force this month.
For the third straight month, Georgia's saw its total civilian employment level improve over the month. With an increase of nearly 20,000 (0.5%) from March to April, the state's civilian employment count stood at close to 4.2 million. An over-the-month gain in nonagricultural employment, one of the major components of civilian employment, helped to stimulate this month's civilian employment growth. Although Georgia's total agricultural

count was down slightly in April, increases in the total counts of self-employed, unpaid family and private household workers also helped to bolster this month's civilian employment expansion.
Area data
Augusta, the only Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to buck the statewide declining trend this month, was unchanged over the month at 4.4 percent. The remaining six metro areas declined over the month by as little as one-tenth percentage point, recorded in Savannah, to as much as sixtenths percentage points in Albany. As expected, Athens, at 2.7 percent, had the lowest metro area rate in the state. This was 22nd consecutive month Athens has reigned in this category. Despite the signifi-

cant over-the-month decline, Albany, at 5

Percent 8

Georgia and MSA unemployment rates

percent, had the highest rate for the second straight month.

April

March

The unemployment rates in 120 counties

7

mirrored the statewide trend this month

6

5.6

5.0 5 4.4 4.4

4

3

4.5 4.7 4.4 4.4 2.7 2.9

5.0 4.6

3.9

3.7

3.4 3.5

and declined over the month. Thirty counties registered increases and the remaining 9 counties saw their rates remain essentially the same in April. With an over-themonth increase of three-tenths percentage points, Warren County, at 12.2 percent, posted the highest unemployment rate of

2

all counties in the state. Continuing its

dominance in this category, Oconee

1

County declined slightly in April and re-

0 Georgia

Albany

Athens

Atlanta Augusta Columbus Macon Savannah

corded the lowest county rate, 1.8 percent.

10

Georgia
Albany MSA
Athens MSA
Atlanta MSA
Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSA Columbus, GA-AL MSA Macon MSA
Savannah MSA

Georgia Labor Force Estimates (not seasonally adjusted) Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Employment Status

Preliminary APR 2003

Revised MAR 2003

Revised APR 2002

Change From

Revised

Revised

MAR 2003

APR 2002

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Rate

4,349,538 4,158,955
190,583 4.4

4,341,302 4,139,086
202,216 4.7

4,263,994 4,061,410
202,584 4.8

8,236 19,869 -11,633

85,544 97,545 -12,001

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

57,222 54,351
2,871 5.0

56,869 53,688
3,181 5.6

54,534 51,596
2,938 5.4

353 663 -310

2,688 2,755
-67

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

77,989 75,909
2,080 2.7

77,396 75,189
2,207 2.9

75,415 73,080
2,335 3.1

593 720 -127

2,574 2,829 -255

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

2,409,461 2,300,199
109,262 4.5

2,405,958 2,291,743
114,215 4.7

2,368,797 2,252,513
116,284 4.9

3,503 8,456 -4,953

40,664 47,686 -7,022

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

212,628 203,334
9,294 4.4

210,644 201,453
9,191 4.4

209,480 199,365
10,115 4.8

1,984 1,881
103

3,148 3,969 -821

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

125,292 119,514
5,778 4.6

125,137 118,859
6,278 5.0

124,138 118,561
5,577 4.5

155 655 -500

1,154 953 201

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

157,081 151,288
5,793 3.7

156,118 150,001
6,117 3.9

153,367 147,318
6,049 3.9

963 1,287 -324

3,714 3,970 -256

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Rate

146,747 141,803
4,944 3.4

145,811 140,658
5,153 3.5

141,887 136,858
5,029 3.5

936 1,145 -209

4,860 4,945
-85

United States Labor Force Estimates Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Area

Employment Status

APR 2003

MAR 2003

APR 2002

Change From

MAR 2003

APR 2002

United States
(Seasonally adjusted)

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Rate

146,473,000 137,687,000
8,786,000 6.0

145,793,000 137,348,000
8,445,000 5.8

144,763,000 136,196,000
8,567,000 5.9

680,000 339,000 341,000

1,710,000 1,491,000
219,000

United States
(Not Seasonally adjusted)

Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed
Rate

145,925,000 137,424,000
8,501,000 5.8

145,801,000 136,783,000
9,018,000 6.2

144,158,000 135,903,000
8,255,000 5.7

124,000 641,000 -517,000

1,767,000 1,521,000
246,000

Note: Employment includes nonagricultural wage and salary employment, self-employment, unpaid family and private household workers and agricultural workers.

Persons in labor disputes are counted as employed. The use of unrounded data does not imply that the numbers are exact. Georgia and Metropolitan Statistical Area data have not been seasonally adjusted. Seasonally adjusted data for Georgia available upon request.
Albany MSA: Includes Dougherty and Lee counties Athens MSA: Includes Clarke, Madison, and Oconee counties Atlanta MSA: Includes Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens,
Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton counties Augusta-Aiken MSA: Includes Columbia, McDuffie and Richmond counties in Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina Columbus MSA: Includes Chattahoochee, Harris and Muscogee counties in Georgia and Russell County in Alabama Macon MSA: Includes Bibb, Houston, Jones, Peach, and Twiggs counties Savannah MSA: Includes Byran, Chatham, and Effingham counties

Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis

11

The Upside of Georgia's Economic Downside

A Monthly Feature by GDOL's Economic Development and Employer Relations Office

Unpredictable may best describe Georgia's economic picture over the past two years, as layoffs and downsizing halted the oncerobust job machine. The slight slowdown begun in early 2001 segued onto a slippery slope that dark September day when the United States came under attack, and Georgia was not immune to the economic fall-out.
Although suffering from these devastating job losses, Georgia has not thrown in the towel; we may be down, but we're certainly not out. Despite these struggles, in fact, Georgia continues to draw the interest of new and existing companies. Local, national and global companies with potential expansion, relocation or start-up plans include Georgia when they consider the eastern half of the United States.
The thrill surrounding the state's hard-won recruitment of DaimlerChrysler AG to Georgia's coast has created such a buzz as to almost overshadow smaller but equally promising economic growth in our state. The significance of attracting a company of such international renown will be realized in Georgia for years to come, not only for the economic impact and job generation, but for the recognition a MercedesBenz manufacturing plant brings to our state. Yet, exciting economic activity is occurring in other Georgia communities, as well, and we celebrate those no less. As with DaimlerChrysler, many of these future jobs will be established over the next few years; they nevertheless reaffirm Georgia's ability to recover from her difficulties.
Among Georgia's newest employers is Pirelli Tires, locating in the Floyd County community of Rome. This Italian manufacturer of automotive tires is expected to bring more than 300 jobs to the area. UFP Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of interior com-

ponents for the automotive industry, has chosen Fulton County in which to open its 11th facility. The Massachusetts-based company will employ 50 workers. In the Franklin County community of Lavonia, Kautex Textron has broken ground to expand its existing operations. The company, which produces fuel tank systems and windshield wiper reservoirs, will increase its current 300-employee workforce by 100, upon completion of what will become a 163,000-square-foot facility.
New York Life has announced it will construct and staff a redundant data center in Forsyth County, as the company establishes its first Georgia facility. NYL will invest more than $100 million during the next three to four years and employ 142, as the data center comes on-line. The company anticipates investing an additional $140 million over a 10-year period, yielding further job creation, as the Georgia operation realizes its potential. The Forsyth County operation will be similar to NYL's existing redundant data center in New Jersey.
Technical Polymers, a distributor of plastic compounds, has expanded its focus into the field of manufacturing. TP plans to employ 20 workers in its new Duluth/Gwinnett County facility, where it now will produce custom plastic compounds, thereby keeping this young company in Georgia. In LaGrange, American Home Shield brings 200-300 new jobs to this Troup County community. Resulting in an estimated five new jobs each, expansions by several other companies are welcome additions to their respective communities. In Barrow County, Keebler-Kellogg has completed expansion of a 75,000-square-foot, fullyautomated warehouse. In Coweta County, Grenzebach Corporation is expanding its Newnan manufacturing facility, while Hyundai Digitech has announced plans to locate an after-sale service operation in Gwinnett County.

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The Upside of Georgia's Economic Downside

A Monthly Feature by GDOL's Economic Development and Employer Relations Office (continued)

Other company expansions underway include HL-A, a Honda automotive parts supplier in Bremen/Carroll County, with 125 new jobs; STI Knowledge, a callcenter operation bringing 150 new jobs to Sumter County; American Signature, a distribution center with 250 new jobs for Thomasville/Thomas County; Toyota Industries North America, in a joint venture with Denso Corporation, to manufacture automotive air-conditioners and add 120 new jobs in Jackson County; Newell- Rubbermaid Inc., which announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to Atlanta; and Bluebird in the Peach County town of Fort Valley. Ford Motor Company has announced plans to expand its Georgia presence within our borders, maintaining its excellent, long-term relationship with our state.
A home-grown Mitchell County company, Turner Furniture has a new distribution facility under construction in nearby Tifton/Tift County, adding 40 new jobs to the area. Best Buy selected the Laurens County town of Dublin to locate its new distribution center, with a $40 million investment. Supporting Best Buy consumer electronics stores in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as Georgia, the new facility is expected to result in 250 new jobs. In Liberty County, high-end clothing manufacturer Hugo Boss chose Midway for its new warehouse and distribution facility, with a yield of 165 jobs. French manufacturer Saint Gobain expanded operations from its Covington/Newton County site, where the company manufactures specialty glass containers-primarily perfume bottles-into Sparta. Saint Gobain brought close to 50 new jobs into this Hancock County community, where workers perform the delicate task of etching the specialty bottles produced in Covington.
Establishing its second Henry County distribution center, Genco Distribution Systems has brought a re-

verse logistics facility to support Sears stores throughout the Southeast, resulting in 120 jobs. Across the road in the former Amazon.com Inc. warehouse, Tyco Healthcare Retail Group will join Genco in Henry County, establishing a 608,000-square-foot distribution facility, an expansion from the current 227,6000 square feet which it leaves in Fulton County. The Sports Authority Inc. also renewed its current warehousing lease in Henry County, after the company considered relocating, possibly outside Georgia. Riverwood International Corporation in Perry has announced plans to construct a new 300,000-square-foot warehouse and product distribution facility and add 150,000 square feet to its existing converting facility, resulting in 100 new jobs for the Houston County area.
In addition to its obvious appeal to automotive suppliers, Georgia certainly has caught the eye of the growing warehouse and distribution industry. With its excellent logistics, Georgia appears to have become the distribution hub for the Southeast and shows no sign of slowing. Though still in the confidential stages, no less than a half-dozen such companies are considering our state for their new warehousing and distribution facilities, with active projects being worked by Georgia's recruitment team, including the Georgia Department of Labor.
As GDOL's representative on Georgia's business and industry recruitment team, the Economic Development and Employer Relations Office continues its work in promoting our state's strong labor picture to companies worldwide. As the economic pendulum swings upward, the groundwork for Georgia's recovery is being laid. Convincing business and industry to take a look at Georgia edges the state closer to increasing job opportunities for all her people.

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Georgia Labor Force Estimates by County (not seasonally adjusted)

Georgia
Appling Atkinson Bacon Baker Baldwin

Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Preliminary April 2003

Revised March 2003

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

4,349,538 4,158,955 190,583 4.4

7,681 2,966 3,680 1,751 18,057

7,111 2,762 3,504 1,673 17,484

570 7.4 204 6.9 176 4.8
78 4.5 573 3.2

4,341,302 4,139,086 202,216 4.7

7,573 2,984 3,679 1,767 18,004

7,069 2,747 3,482 1,671 17,390

504 6.7 237 7.9 197 5.4
96 5.4 614 3.4

Banks Barrow Bartow Ben Hill Berrien

7,268 7,013

255 3.5

24,580 23,295 1,285 5.2

42,107 39,945 2,162 5.1

9,093 8,346

747 8.2

6,288 6,081

207 3.3

7,235 24,534 42,345
9,333 6,276

6,969 23,210 39,799
8,295 6,052

266 3.7 1,324 5.4 2,546 6.0 1,038 11.1
224 3.6

Bibb Bleckley Brantley Brooks Bryan

73,239 70,106 3,133 4.3

5,879 5,655

224 3.8

7,215 6,823

392 5.4

7,512 7,317

195 2.6

11,876 11,525

351 3.0

72,725 69,509 3,216 4.4

5,923 5,624

299 5.0

7,185 6,783

402 5.6

7,530

7,275

255 3.4

11,805 11,432

373 3.2

Bulloch Burke Butts Calhoun Camden

27,881 27,107

774 2.8

9,363 8,552

811 8.7

9,452 9,043

409 4.3

2,356 2,186

170 7.2

18,073 16,973 1,100 6.1

27,788 26,947

841 3.0

9,252

8,506

746 8.1

9,427 8,994

433 4.6

2,340 2,174

166 7.1

18,063 16,878 1,185 6.6

Candler Carroll Catoosa Charlton Chatham

4,017 3,892

125 3.1

47,534 44,876 2,658 5.6

28,880 28,244

636 2.2

4,701 4,468

233 5.0

114,692 110,759 3,933 3.4

4,021 3,872

149 3.7

47,413 44,711 2,702 5.7

29,058 28,264

794 2.7

4,688 4,443

245 5.2

113,920 109,864 4,056 3.6

Chattahoochee 2,142 2,023

119 5.6

Chattooga

11,187 10,865

322 2.9

Cherokee

86,119 82,959 3,160 3.7

Clarke

49,926 48,569 1,357 2.7

Clay

1,799 1,743

56 3.1

2,179 2,010

169 7.8

11,126 10,803

323 2.9

86,234 82,654 3,580 4.2

49,527 48,109 1,418 2.9

1,781 1,732

49 2.8

Clayton Clinch Cobb Coffee Colquitt

141,573 133,922 7,651 5.4

2,825 2,705

120 4.2

378,795 364,076 14,719 3.9

20,881 19,774 1,107 5.3

18,808 17,877

931 5.0

141,441 133,430 8,011 5.7

2,813 2,691

122 4.3

378,515 362,738 15,777 4.2

20,820 19,660 1,160 5.6

18,900 17,772 1,128 6.0

Columbia Cook Coweta Crawford Crisp

44,470 43,102 1,368 3.1

7,869 7,503

366 4.7

48,458 45,889 2,569 5.3

5,930 5,729

201 3.4

9,226 8,674

552 6.0

43,994 42,713 1,281 2.9

7,820 7,464

356 4.6

47,744 45,720 2,024 4.2

5,919 5,705

214 3.6

9,231 8,620

611 6.6

Revised April 2002

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

4,263,994 4,061,410 202,584 4.8

7,559 2,826 3,772 1,503 17,868

6,865 2,659 3,493 1,413 17,304

694 9.2 167 5.9 279 7.4
90 6.0 564 3.2

7,080 24,122 41,558
8,416 6,202

6,769 22,812 39,117
8,058 5,878

311 4.4 1,310 5.4 2,441 5.9
358 4.3 324 5.2

71,441 5,867 7,091 7,509 11,466

68,266 5,591 6,746 7,148 11,124

3,175 4.4 276 4.7 345 4.9 361 4.8 342 3.0

27,726 9,125 9,376 2,359
16,858

26,867 8,358 8,896 2,074
16,313

859 3.1 767 8.4 480 5.1 285 12.1 545 3.2

3,900 46,503 28,412
4,473 110,985

3,763 43,945 27,711
4,294 106,896

137 3.5 2,558 5.5
701 2.5 179 4.0 4,089 3.7

2,184 10,980 84,566 48,324
1,626

2,008 10,642 81,240 46,759
1,547

176 8.1 338 3.1 3,326 3.9 1,565 3.2
79 4.9

139,040 131,146 7,894 5.7

2,769 2,692

77 2.8

372,987 356,528 16,459 4.4

19,928 19,054

874 4.4

18,009 17,071

938 5.2

43,920 7,632
47,167 5,961 8,830

42,568 7,343
44,938 5,691 8,271

1,352 3.1 289 3.8
2,229 4.7 270 4.5 559 6.3

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Georgia Labor Force Estimates by County (not seasonally adjusted)

Dade Dawson Decatur DeKalb Dodge

Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Preliminary April 2003

Revised March 2003

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

7,700 7,444

256 3.3

10,514 10,214

300 2.9

11,255 10,634

621 5.5

391,808 372,278 19,530 5.0

10,207 9,827

380 3.7

7,739 7,449

290 3.7

10,536 10,195

341 3.2

11,281 10,576

705 6.2

391,232 370,909 20,323 5.2

10,306 9,802

504 4.9

Dooly Dougherty Douglas Early Echols

4,528 4,247

281 6.2

43,848 41,390 2,458 5.6

54,043 51,513 2,530 4.7

4,956 4,592

364 7.3

1,782 1,743

39 2.2

4,535 4,220

315 6.9

43,643 40,885 2,758 6.3

53,823 51,324 2,499 4.6

4,959 4,566

393 7.9

1,780 1,733

47 2.6

Effingham Elbert Emanuel Evans Fannin

20,179 9,715 8,347 5,300
10,243

19,519 9,173 7,927 5,155 9,661

660 3.3 542 5.6 420 5.0 145 2.7 582 5.7

20,085 9,843 8,404 5,285
10,339

19,361 9,115 7,914 5,122 9,647

724 3.6 728 7.4 490 5.8 163 3.1 692 6.7

Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton

51,185 49,695 1,490 2.9

46,809 44,985 1,824 3.9

61,425 59,346 2,079 3.4

11,143 10,749

394 3.5

433,456 410,833 22,623 5.2

50,964 49,512 1,452 2.8

46,921 44,744 2,177 4.6

61,315 59,128 2,187 3.6

11,191 10,680

511 4.6

433,029 409,322 23,707 5.5

Gilmer Glascock Glynn Gordon Grady

9,649 9,201

448 4.6

1,047

975

72 6.9

37,334 36,171 1,163 3.1

22,285 21,231 1,054 4.7

9,707 9,293

414 4.3

9,649 9,132

517 5.4

1,026

969

57 5.6

37,163 35,932 1,231 3.3

22,540 21,110 1,430 6.3

9,763 9,283

480 4.9

Greene

5,697 5,241

456 8.0

Gwinnett

380,044 365,174 14,870 3.9

Habersham

16,370 15,866

504 3.1

Hall

78,756 76,094 2,662 3.4

Hancock

3,676 3,414

262 7.1

5,662 5,208

454 8.0

379,262 363,832 15,430 4.1

16,392 15,769

623 3.8

78,755 75,889 2,866 3.6

3,691 3,399

292 7.9

Haralson Harris Hart Heard Henry

10,362 9,797

565 5.5

13,025 12,598

427 3.3

9,447 9,041

406 4.3

5,345 4,978

367 6.9

72,342 69,429 2,913 4.0

10,344 9,778

566 5.5

12,914 12,514

400 3.1

9,664 8,985

679 7.0

5,277 4,965

312 5.9

72,128 69,174 2,954 4.1

Houston Irwin Jackson Jasper Jeff Davis

55,617 54,047 1,570 2.8

5,228 4,935

293 5.6

24,132 23,238

894 3.7

5,146 4,883

263 5.1

5,489 4,978

511 9.3

55,342 53,587 1,755 3.2

5,320 4,905

415 7.8

24,073 23,094

979 4.1

5,140 4,876

264 5.1

5,381 4,948

433 8.0

Revised April 2002

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

7,557 7,304

253 3.3

10,082 9,668

414 4.1

10,976 10,230

746 6.8

386,320 364,560 21,760 5.6

9,969 9,579

390 3.9

4,316 41,856 52,793
4,818 1,759

4,049 39,292 50,446
4,456 1,703

267 6.2 2,564 6.1 2,347 4.4
362 7.5 56 3.2

19,436 9,420 8,265 5,145 9,849

18,838 8,891 7,796 4,980 9,515

598 3.1 529 5.6 469 5.7 165 3.2 334 3.4

50,214 48,665 1,549 3.1

45,930 44,027 1,903 4.1

60,359 58,116 2,243 3.7

10,747 10,340

407 3.8

427,305 402,315 24,990 5.8

9,294 1,049 36,192 21,764 9,163

8,880 983
35,208 20,564
8,801

414 4.5 66 6.3
984 2.7 1,200 5.5
362 4.0

5,670 373,461
15,945 76,789
3,689

4,907 357,603
15,345 74,173
3,333

763 13.5 15,858 4.2
600 3.8 2,616 3.4
356 9.7

10,066 12,864
9,345 5,593 70,435

9,445 12,506
8,749 5,304 67,990

621 6.2 358 2.8 596 6.4 289 5.2 2,445 3.5

54,288 5,046
23,591 5,095 5,106

52,629 4,765
22,442 4,881 4,626

1,659 3.1 281 5.6
1,149 4.9 214 4.2 480 9.4

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Georgia Labor Force Estimates by County (not seasonally adjusted)

Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Jones Lamar

Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Preliminary April 2003

Revised March 2003

Labor Force
7,107 3,990 3,026 12,708 6,559

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

6,489 3,792 2,768 12,335 6,106

618 8.7 198 5.0 258 8.5 373 2.9 453 6.9

Labor Force
7,129 3,993 3,028 12,616 6,498

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

6,457 3,786 2,751 12,230 6,090

672 9.4 207 5.2 277 9.1 386 3.1 408 6.3

Lanier Laurens Lee Liberty Lincoln

3,531 23,096 13,374 19,233
2,672

3,435 22,011 12,961 18,261 2,362

96 2.7 1,085 4.7
413 3.1 972 5.1 310 11.6

3,507 22,964 13,226 19,228
2,674

3,416 21,882 12,803 18,166
2,346

91 2.6 1,082 4.7
423 3.2 1,062 5.5
328 12.3

Long Lowndes Lumpkin McDuffie McIntosh

4,968 4,846

122 2.5

44,981 43,706 1,275 2.8

11,030 10,709

321 2.9

9,583 8,855

728 7.6

5,070 4,869

201 4.0

4,986 4,821

165 3.3

44,786 43,455 1,331 3.0

11,007 10,681

326 3.0

9,422 8,775

647 6.9

5,057 4,842

215 4.3

Macon Madison Marion Meriwether Miller

5,452 13,697
2,790 9,084 3,297

4,825 13,228
2,655 8,416 3,109

627 11.5 469 3.4 135 4.8 668 7.4 188 5.7

5,129 13,623
2,793 9,021 3,301

4,803 13,103
2,640 8,394 3,092

326 6.4 520 3.8 153 5.5 627 7.0 209 6.3

Mitchell Monroe Montgomery Morgan Murray

11,927 8,071 3,625 8,062 19,711

11,471 7,641 3,395 7,746 18,990

456 3.8 430 5.3 230 6.3 316 3.9 721 3.7

11,955 11,411

544 4.6

8,024 7,621

403 5.0

3,625 3,376

249 6.9

8,043 7,699

344 4.3

20,005 18,936 1,069 5.3

Muscogee Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding

84,973 81,711 3,262 3.8

33,542 31,803 1,739 5.2

14,366 14,111

255 1.8

6,561 6,346

215 3.3

47,418 45,579 1,839 3.9

84,799 81,165 3,634 4.3

33,706 31,686 2,020 6.0

14,246 13,977

269 1.9

6,545 6,310

235 3.6

47,354 45,412 1,942 4.1

Peach Pickens Pierce Pike Polk

11,044 12,762
7,738 7,799 18,516

10,559 12,256
7,475 7,430 17,731

485 4.4 506 4.0 263 3.4 369 4.7 785 4.2

10,947 12,855
7,688 7,803 18,621

10,470 12,211 7,433 7,408 17,682

477 4.4 644 5.0 255 3.3 395 5.1 939 5.0

Pulaski Putnam Quitman Rabun Randolph

4,106 10,440
1,331 7,806 3,116

3,969 10,135
1,306 7,607 2,917

137 3.3 305 2.9
25 1.9 199 2.5 199 6.4

4,116 10,439
1,343 7,758 3,111

3,958 10,108
1,304 7,544 2,897

158 3.8 331 3.2
39 2.9 214 2.8 214 6.9

Revised April 2002

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

7,069 4,250 3,010 12,416 6,599

6,242 3,768 2,777 12,011 6,021

827 11.7 482 11.3 233 7.7 405 3.3 578 8.8

3,479 22,605 12,678 18,682
2,592

3,356 21,632 12,304 17,689
2,318

123 3.5 973 4.3 374 2.9 993 5.3 274 10.6

4,864 44,090 11,040
9,611 4,911

4,694 42,695 10,716
8,745 4,722

170 3.5 1,395 3.2
324 2.9 866 9.0 189 3.8

5,091 13,229
2,839 8,973 3,122

4,663 12,735
2,702 8,268 2,991

428 8.4 494 3.7 137 4.8 705 7.9 131 4.2

11,569 7,865 3,514 8,011 19,455

11,029 7,409 3,296 7,694 18,636

540 4.7 456 5.8 218 6.2 317 4.0 819 4.2

84,891 32,801 13,861
6,550 46,375

81,116 31,143 13,585
6,291 44,634

3,775 4.4 1,658 5.1
276 2.0 259 4.0 1,741 3.8

10,763 12,510
7,399 7,621 18,220

10,282 12,002
7,129 7,250 17,267

481 4.5 508 4.1 270 3.6 371 4.9 953 5.2

4,095 10,131
1,394 7,490 3,125

3,879 9,788 1,310 7,257 2,733

216 5.3 343 3.4
84 6.0 233 3.1 392 12.5

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Georgia Labor Force Estimates by County (not seasonally adjusted)

Richmond Rockdale Schley Screven Seminole

Place of Residence - Persons 16 Years and Older

Preliminary April 2003

Revised March 2003

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

82,437 78,330 4,107 5.0

40,179 38,484 1,695 4.2

1,760 1,667

93 5.3

5,483 5,197

286 5.2

4,583 4,398

185 4.0

81,605 77,624 3,981 4.9

40,175 38,343 1,832 4.6

1,746 1,664

82 4.7

5,455 5,164

291 5.3

4,590 4,375

215 4.7

Spalding Stephens Stewart Sumter Talbot

29,657 27,661 1,996 6.7

12,563 11,898

665 5.3

2,247 2,138

109 4.9

14,574 13,712

862 5.9

3,053 2,914

139 4.6

29,551 27,559 1,992 6.7

12,608 11,831

777 6.2

2,239 2,126

113 5.0

14,543 13,629

914 6.3

3,056 2,909

147 4.8

Taliaferro Tattnall Taylor Telfair Terrell

821 6,910 3,689 3,831 3,967

753 6,610 3,558 3,540 3,662

68 8.3 300 4.3 131 3.6 291 7.6 305 7.7

808 6,932 3,659 3,839 3,955

748 6,579 3,537 3,520 3,643

60 7.4 353 5.1 122 3.3 319 8.3 312 7.9

Thomas Tift Toombs Towns Treutlen

23,034 20,945 11,296
4,726 2,867

22,243 20,174 10,526
4,578 2,691

791 3.4 771 3.7 770 6.8 148 3.1 176 6.1

23,003 20,964 11,248
4,677 2,877

22,105 20,056 10,467
4,540 2,676

898 3.9 908 4.3 781 6.9 137 2.9 201 7.0

Troup Turner Twiggs Union Upson

31,536 29,760 1,776 5.6

4,638 4,235

403 8.7

4,473 4,241

232 5.2

9,035 8,713

322 3.6

10,759 10,052

707 6.6

31,234 29,585 1,649 5.3

4,656

4,201

455 9.8

4,489 4,205

284 6.3

8,962 8,640

322 3.6

10,707 9,992

715 6.7

Walker Walton Ware Warren Washington

31,374 32,435 15,403
2,515 9,485

30,399 31,185 14,735
2,208 8,957

975 3.1 1,250 3.9
668 4.3 307 12.2 528 5.6

31,632 32,340 15,371
2,494 9,422

30,420 31,070 14,646
2,197 8,911

1,212 3.8 1,270 3.9
725 4.7 297 11.9 511 5.4

Wayne Webster Wheeler White Whitfield

11,545 11,067

478 4.1

1,132 1,088

44 3.9

1,938 1,835

103 5.3

9,837 9,566

271 2.8

49,434 47,918 1,516 3.1

11,449 11,000

449 3.9

1,131 1,080

51 4.5

1,955 1,824

131 6.7

9,806 9,493

313 3.2

49,583 47,662 1,921 3.9

Wilcox Wilkes Wilkinson Worth

3,524 4,995 4,251 9,154

3,295 4,656 4,036 8,695

229 6.5 339 6.8 215 5.1 459 5.0

3,567 4,998 4,229 9,168

3,275 4,644 4,018 8,651

292 8.2 354 7.1 211 5.0 517 5.6

Revised April 2002

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Number Rate

81,714 39,306
1,723 5,306 4,458

77,360 37,687
1,655 4,991 4,244

4,354 5.3 1,619 4.1
68 3.9 315 5.9 214 4.8

29,102 12,115 2,137 14,182 2,988

27,087 11,564 2,013 13,243 2,829

2,015 6.9 551 4.5 124 5.8 939 6.6 159 5.3

826 6,511 3,644 3,916 3,945

719 6,205 3,456 3,557 3,534

107 13.0 306 4.7 188 5.2 359 9.2 411 10.4

22,215 20,130 11,103
4,596 2,797

21,429 19,374 10,219
4,493 2,613

786 3.5 756 3.8 884 8.0 103 2.2 184 6.6

30,810 4,206 4,459 8,658 11,159

28,918 3,745 4,130 8,369 9,878

1,892 6.1 461 11.0 329 7.4 289 3.3
1,281 11.5

30,890 31,870 14,996
2,412 9,247

29,825 30,538 14,349
2,033 8,733

1,065 3.4 1,332 4.2
647 4.3 379 15.7 514 5.6

11,414 1,055 1,989 9,785 48,702

10,775 1,019 1,844 9,421
47,063

639 5.6 36 3.4
145 7.3 364 3.7 1,639 3.4

3,300 5,027 4,252 8,772

3,142 4,568 4,018 8,223

158 4.8 459 9.1 234 5.5 549 6.3

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New Developments

National Beef is slated for an expansion at its
meat processing facility in Moultrie. National Beef, the only farmer-rancher owned beef processor in the country, processes more than 2.8 million head of cattle and ships more than 1,000 loads of beef a week to its customers across the nation. The $1 million expansion in Moultrie will include additional storage space at its current plant along with more equipment to simplify and improve operations. When completed, the expansion at National Beef is expected to create 15 new positions to its current staff of 350 this summer in Colquitt County.
Henry Medical Center recently received state
approval to begin a major expansion and renovation project at its facility in Stockbridge. The $60 million expansion will be the largest project undertaken by the medical center since its inception in 1979. The expansion project will allow the hospital to add an additional 91licensed beds to its current count of 124 beds by adding a 176,000-square-foot five-story tower. It will also include 40,000 square feet of renovated space. The tower will be home to a new comprehensive women and children's center that will include labor and delivery, a well-baby nursery, neonatal intensive care services and pediatrics. Also included will be an outpatient diagnostic services center and comprehensive cardiology services. Construction is slated to begin in late summer and is expected to take approximately 28 months to complete in Henry County.
Dillard's will soon boost its presence in the metro
Atlanta retail market with a store at Perimeter Mall. Dillard's plans to join anchor Rich's-Macy's, Nordstrom and soon-to-open Bloomingdale's at the 1.5 million-square-foot mall by constructing a new 200,000-square-foot store on the site of the old J.C. Penney store. That site has been vacant since J.C. Penney closed its doors almost two years ago. Dillard's has 4 metro area stores at Stonecrest, Arbor Place, North Point and the Mall of Georgia. That number will increase to 6 when the Perimeter Mall store opens in late summer 2004, followed by the Atlantic Station store, which is slated to open

in the fall of that year. Dillard's is expected to begin construction on the new facility by October, helping to fill the retail gap left by J.C. Penney in DeKalb County.
A major expansion project is currently underway
at Glit/Microtron, a cleaning products manufacturer in Wrens. The expansion is being made possible by a $1 million federal grant to the Development Authority of Jefferson County (DAJC). DAJC owns the property where Glit/Microtron's expansion is underway. The federal grant means that DAJC will have to borrow substantially less money than they had anticipated for the expansion project. It also allows the development authority to aggressively pursue other economic development projects. The business expansion at Glit/Microtron includes the construction of a new 50,000 square-foot distribution center on property adjacent to the existing facility and a 60,000 square-foot addition to the current plant. The entire project will preserve the 200 current jobs at the plant as well as create about 150 new jobs in Jefferson County.
Mahindra USA officially opened its secondAmeri-
can assembly plant and distribution center on Marine Drive in Calhoun. Based in Tomball, Texas, Mahindra USA, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, is one of the world's largest tractor manufacturers. The recently opened plant is located on eight acres off I-75 and encompasses about 60,000 square feet of space, which includes 7,500 square feet of office space. With a planned capacity of 6,000 tractors annually, company officials attribute the need for the second plant to the rising U.S. demand for its tractors. The plant in Calhoun duplicates production activities in at its headquarters in Texas and will serve dealers in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Vermont. When the plant is in full operation, Mahindra is expected to have about 40 employees by the end of the year in Gordon County.

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Georgia Unemployment Rates by County

April 2003

Dade Catoosa

Fannin

Towns

Union

Rabun

Whitfield

Walker

Murray Gilmer

White Haber-

Chattooga

Gordon

Pickens

Lumpkin

sham Stephens

Dawson

Banks Franklin Hart Hall

Floyd

Bartow Cherokee Forsyth

Jackson Madison Elbert

10% or greater 4.4% to 9.9% Less than 4.4%

Polk Haralson

Paulding Cobb Douglas

Gwinnett Barrow Clarke

Oconee Oglethorpe

DeKalb

Walton

Rock-

Wilkes

Lincoln

Carroll

Fulton Clayton

dale Newton

Morgan Greene Taliaferro

Columbia

Fayette Henry

McDuffie Warren

Heard

Coweta

Spalding Butts Jasper Putnam Hancock Glascock

Richmond

Troup Meriwether Pike Lamar Monroe Jones Baldwin

Jefferson Washington

Burke

Upson

Harris

Talbot

Bibb

Wilkinson

Crawford

Twiggs

Johnson

Jenkins Emanuel

Screven

Muscogee

Taylor

Peach

Marion Chattahoo-

Macon

Houston Bleckley

Laurens

Treutlen

Candler Bulloch Effingham

chee

Schley Stewart Webster Sumter

Dooly

Pulaski Dodge Wilcox

Montgomery Wheeler Toombs

Evans

Tattnall

Bryan Chatham

Crisp

Telfair

Quitman

Randolph Terrell

Lee

Turner

Ben Hill

Jeff Davis Appling

Liberty Long

Clay Calhoun Dougherty

Early Miller

Baker Mitchell

Worth Colquitt

Irwin Tift

Coffee

Berrien Atkinson

Cook

Lanier

Seminole Decatur

Grady Thomas Brooks

Lowndes

Clinch

Echols

Bacon

Wayne

Pierce

Ware

Brantley

McIntosh Glynn

Charlton

Camden

Georgia's Unemployment Rate: 4.4%
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Georgia Unemployment Insurance Claims by County

County

April Average Initial Weekly Average Claims Benefit Duration

Appling

150 ...... $205 ..... 10.8

Atkinson

101 ...... $191 ....... 7.9

Bacon

80 ...... $215 ....... 7.8

Baker

16 ...... $161 ..... 11.8

Baldwin

107 ...... $181 ....... 9.3

Banks

68 ...... $219 ....... 9.7

Barrow

335 ...... $209 ..... 13.4

Bartow

617 ...... $223 ..... 10.2

Ben Hill

435 ...... $189 ....... 7.3

Berrien

66 ...... $208 ..... 10.3

Bibb

767 ...... $176 ..... 13.1

Bleckley

199 ...... $197 ....... 8.8

Brantley

81 ...... $216 ..... 13.9

Brooks

38 ...... $194 ..... 13.3

Bryan

80 ...... $241 ..... 13.9

Bulloch

223 ...... $180 ..... 11.9

Burke

151 ...... $184 ....... 9.7

Butts

91 ...... $216 ..... 13.9

Calhoun

37 ...... $162 ..... 12.2

Camden

69 ...... $232 ..... 15.8

Candler

37 ...... $182 ..... 12.0

Carroll

532 ...... $209 ..... 12.4

Catoosa

256 ...... $221 ....... 7.5

Charlton

25 ...... $213 ..... 14.0

Chatham

740 ...... $199 ..... 14.5

Chattahoochee 20 ...... $195 ..... 14.5

Chattooga

69 ...... $201 ..... 13.4

Cherokee

697 ...... $244 ..... 13.9

Clarke

365 ...... $187 ..... 13.5

Clay

29 ...... $183 ....... 8.6

Clayton

1,344 ...... $225 ..... 15.4

Clinch

42 ...... $181 ..... 10.8

Cobb

1,936 ...... $244 ..... 16.5

Coffee

347 ...... $208 ....... 8.7

Colquitt

223 ...... $186 ..... 11.4

Columbia

172 ...... $227 ..... 13.8

Cook

66 ...... $197 ....... 9.9

Coweta

379 ...... $227 ..... 12.3

Crawford

42 ...... $205 ..... 11.5

Crisp

230 ...... $170 ..... 10.8

Dade

29 ...... $207 ....... 6.9

Dawson

59 ...... $240 ..... 13.4

Decatur

165 ...... $174 ....... 9.2

DeKalb

2,593 ...... $235 ..... 16.0

Dodge

157 ...... $180 ..... 11.4

Dooly

143 ...... $152 ..... 10.2

Dougherty

642 ...... $174 ..... 12.7

Douglas

425 ...... $237 ..... 14.8

Early

67 ...... $160 ..... 12.3

Echols

6 ...... $222 ..... 10.0

Effingham

171 ...... $224 ..... 12.9

Elbert

435 ...... $195 ....... 7.1

Emanuel

119 ...... $184 ....... 9.2

County

April Average Initial Weekly Average Claims Benefit Duration

Evans Fannin Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton Gilmer Glascock Glynn Gordon Grady Greene Gwinnett Habersham Hall Hancock Haralson Harris Hart Heard Henry Houston Irwin Jackson Jasper Jeff Davis Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Jones Lamar Lanier Laurens Lee Liberty Lincoln Long Lowndes Lumpkin Macon Madison Marion McDuffie McIntosh Meriwether Miller Mitchell Monroe Montgomery Morgan Murray Muscogee

66 ...... $199 ..... 11.3 102 ...... $209 ..... 12.5 213 ...... $250 ..... 14.8 1,346 ...... $206 ....... 8.9 264 ...... $255 ..... 16.2 315 ...... $210 ....... 7.7 3,335 ...... $229 ..... 16.1 190 ...... $222 ....... 8.6
24 ...... $199 ....... 9.6 244 ...... $209 ..... 13.3 649 ...... $205 ....... 6.6
90 ...... $189 ....... 9.0 75 ...... $156 ..... 12.8 1,990 ...... $248 ..... 15.5 181 ...... $208 ....... 8.0 807 ...... $222 ..... 10.6 30 ...... $148 ....... 9.8 131 ...... $196 ..... 11.6 125 ...... $227 ....... 9.4 831 ...... $202 ....... 7.0 92 ...... $233 ..... 10.1 436 ...... $242 ..... 14.5 312 ...... $194 ..... 12.7 176 ...... $190 ....... 9.7 198 ...... $213 ..... 11.3 85 ...... $222 ..... 10.3 92 ...... $194 ....... 9.4 161 ...... $181 ..... 11.0 59 ...... $170 ....... 9.2 84 ...... $142 ..... 10.0 71 ...... $207 ..... 12.0 141 ...... $196 ..... 10.2 19 ...... $178 ..... 11.2 325 ...... $175 ....... 8.9 113 ...... $231 ....... 8.5 155 ...... $198 ..... 13.7 111 ...... $196 ....... 9.1 20 ...... $183 ..... 13.9 244 ...... $177 ..... 10.0 64 ...... $229 ....... 7.2 87 ...... $180 ....... 8.5 156 ...... $208 ..... 10.5 40 ...... $219 ....... 9.2 164 ...... $189 ..... 12.5 28 ...... $196 ..... 14.9 218 ...... $206 ....... 9.7 53 ...... $158 ..... 10.1 133 ...... $167 ..... 12.6 114 ...... $203 ..... 10.8 66 ...... $190 ..... 11.5 52 ...... $180 ..... 10.9 763 ...... $219 ....... 5.6 674 ...... $201 ..... 11.4

Initial claims include intrastate initial and additional claims, as well as agent state initial and additional claims for regular UI only. Average duration of benefits is represented in weeks.

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County

April Average Initial Weekly Average Claims Benefit Duration

Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Peach Pickens Pierce Pike Polk Pulaski Putnam Quitman Rabun Randolph Richmond Rockdale Schley Screven Seminole Spalding Stephens Stewart Sumter Talbot Taliaferro Tattnall Taylor Telfair Terrell Thomas Tift Toombs Towns Treutlen Troup Turner Twiggs Union Upson Walker Walton Ware Warren Washington Wayne Webster Wheeler White Whitfield Wilcox Wilkes Wilkinson Worth

344 ...... $222 ..... 13.0 57 ...... $229 ..... 12.3 76 ...... $186 ..... 11.3
312 ...... $244 ..... 14.2 113 ...... $180 ..... 10.6 168 ...... $223 ..... 11.7
60 ...... $195 ..... 11.4 113 ...... $217 ..... 11.4 373 ...... $207 ....... 8.6
43 ...... $200 ..... 10.5 58 ...... $205 ....... 7.4
1 ...... $221 ..... 14.6 37 ...... $215 ....... 5.9 82 ...... $175 ..... 10.2 674 ...... $189 ..... 14.0 268 ...... $231 ..... 14.3 19 ...... $206 ....... 9.2 112 ...... $176 ..... 10.0 55 ...... $177 ..... 10.6 605 ...... $213 ..... 11.7 374 ...... $212 ....... 8.1 74 ...... $171 ..... 10.0 237 ...... $167 ..... 11.4 60 ...... $207 ....... 8.0 14 ...... $176 ..... 12.8 64 ...... $180 ..... 12.2 55 ...... $201 ....... 7.8 58 ...... $199 ..... 10.1 207 ...... $177 ....... 9.6 149 ...... $197 ..... 10.6 315 ...... $175 ....... 9.7 182 ...... $197 ..... 11.5 45 ...... $204 ..... 10.6 64 ...... $183 ..... 11.0 530 ...... $209 ....... 9.8 280 ...... $146 ..... 10.4 93 ...... $179 ..... 12.6 95 ...... $200 ..... 12.6 155 ...... $199 ..... 11.7 398 ...... $193 ....... 7.4 191 ...... $222 ..... 11.7 197 ...... $175 ..... 10.6 74 ...... $177 ..... 10.7 136 ...... $171 ..... 11.2 160 ...... $200 ..... 11.9 13 ...... $184 ....... 9.8 37 ...... $209 ....... 9.6 134 ...... $212 ....... 9.4 1,152 ...... $219 ....... 5.8 92 ...... $170 ....... 9.6 140 ...... $184 ....... 9.9 59 ...... $196 ..... 10.3 120 ...... $173 ..... 10.7

Unemployment Insurance Statistics

50,000 40,000

New initial and additional claims
Last 12 months

New initials

Additionals

30,000

20,000

10,000

0 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

Thousands 100
90

Initial claims
2002 -- 2003

2002

2003

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Additional claim filings up over recent months

The number of initial claims filed in Georgia for unemployment insurance compensation was up 3.7 percent from March to April, climbing from 47,871 to 49, 658. In fact, initial claim filings have been on the rise in recent months. During an eight-month period, beginning November 2001 and ending June 2002, initial claims dropped in six of those months. Initial claims have increased during six of the previous eight months (September 2002 April 2003). Initial claims were up over the year as well, surging 11.3 percent from April's 2002 total of 44,630.
A closer look at initial claims reveals that the number of additional claim filings has risen over recent months. An additional claim is a subsequent initial claim filed during an existing benefit year due to new employment and a break of one week or more occurring in the claim series due to intervening employment. Counts of new claims, additional claims and agent claims (new and additional claimants who reside in Georgia but were employed in another state) comprise the initial claims total.

Of the 38,819 initial claims filed in September 2002, 12,387 (31.9%) were additional claims. This month, 19,011 additional claims were filed, or 38.3 percent of the initial claims total. Last month, additional claims comprised 41.6 percent of the overall initial claims figure.
First payments rose 5.1 percent over the month, edging up from 20,260 in March to 21,302 in April. First payments jumped 17.2 percent when compared to April of last year. Benefit exhaustions have increased four of the last five months, as April's figure of 10,238 was up 21.7 percent over the month. This month's total was down 6.5 percent when compared to the same month one year ago. There were 9,390 claims filed for extended benefits over the month, a surge of 21.2 percent over March's total of 7,749.
The number of weeks jobless workers draw unemployment insurance benefits fell for the fourth consecutive month. April's duration of 12.2 weeks decreased from March's figure of 12.4 weeks. This month's average was down by nearly one week when compared to November 2002's 26-year high average duration of 13.1 weeks.

Statistical Trends

April 2003

April 2002

Net Change

Percent Change

Initial Claims .............................................................. 49,658 ................................ 44,630 .................................... 5,028 ............................... 11.3%

Continued Weeks Claimed ..................................... 251,827 .............................. 351,658 ................................. -99,831 ............................. -28.4%

Beneficiaries ........................................................... 85,129 ................................ 83,392 .................................... 1,737 ................................. 2.1%

Benefits Paid .................................................. $71,142,172 ....................... $70,798,946 .............................. $343,226 ................................. 0.5%

Weeks Paid ............................................................ 297,272 .............................. 301,814 ................................... -4,542 ............................... -1.5%

First Payments ......................................................... 21,302 ................................ 18,180 .................................... 3,122 ............................... 17.2%

Final Payments ........................................................ 10,238 ................................ 10,945 ...................................... -707 ............................... -6.5%

Average Weekly Benefit ....................................... $239.32 .............................. $234.58 .................................... $4.74 ................................. 2.0%

Average Duration (weeks) ......................................... 12.2 .................................... 11.9 ........................................ 0.3 ................................. 2.5%

Trust Fund Balance ................................... $1,090,519,332 .................. $1,561,364,363 ..................... -$470,845,031 ............................. -30.2%

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