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Georgia's unemployment rate decreased to 3.4% in July, down from 3.5% in June.

Despite the lower unemployment rate, the total number of jobs in the state decreased slightly.

Job growth occurred in healthcare, manufacturing, and construction, while losses were seen in hospitality and transportation.

Georgia's labor force and the number of employed individuals both increased in July.

Georgia's unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.4% last month, down from 3.5% in June, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

Georgia joblessness was eight-tenths of a point lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.2%.

"More Georgians are stepping into the workforce and securing jobs - a trend that's held strong for two consecutive months," Geo

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