Employment

For the last year, the Augusta Labor Market Index (LMI) got stronger and stronger —including an uptick in September. The LMI rose 0.1 percent in September and is 1.4 percent higher than a year ago. Each month since September 2025 has seen an increase in the LMI. In September, employment and the labor force both increased. There was no change in the unemployment rate or hours worked, but average weekly earnings fell by $34.20. Although the Augusta unemployment rate is historically low at 3.9%, it is still among the highest in

Giving Home Health Care just opened for business in the Augusta-Aiken area. They are integrating the company into the CSRA with a complimentary lunch and educational session for some former and current nuclear workers. Giving Home Health Care started in 2012 and is now serving in 13 states. The GHHC team brings extensive experience working with eligible workers and their families, helping them understand the program and the care services available for qualifying work-related illnesses. The company wants former workers to understand the steps they can take to explore potential

The news is good in the Augusta area for keeping more residents on the job. The seven-county Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area saw labor force, employment, and job gains over the month of September, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The numbers are positive across the board. The unemployment rate fell to 4.0%, down from 4.2% a year ago. The labor force in Augusta was up by 2,064 over the month and by 6,635 over the year, reaching 282,992. Augusta finished September with 271,808 employed residents, up 2,343 over the

Among the more than 50 regional employers participating was one of the newest, yet most familiar companies in North Augusta. CordenPharma International recently held a groundbreaking to mark a more than $200 million expansion following the acquisition of AmbioPharm, Inc’s. North Augusta facility. The expansion will create 200 new jobs. “With our big expansion, career fairs like this in the local workforce will help,” said Sade Spauling, the company’s local HR/ Specialist/Recruiter. “A lot of the roles that we have, like operators, maintenance, wastewater operators, utility operators, we’re going to

On the short list of challenges faced by all business owners is the need for a trained, steady workforce. The quagmire can be the best practice to solve the problem. The Augusta office of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a workshop to help owners and managers navigate the predicament.  Rebecca Mixson, director of the Augusta office, told ABD they have noticed a shift in the years following the pandemic. For 50 years prior to that, 30% of the population joined the workforce. In

A local leader said this region is positioned to become a leader in the nuclear industry, both nationally and worldwide. It involves mission growth at SRS and the decision by Antares Industries, a California-based company that specializes in SMRs, to open an office in Aiken. A weeklong slate of events highlighting one of the region’s largest industries kicks off on Mon., Oct. 19. The annual Nuclear Science Week theme this year is “Exploring Careers, Education, and Workforce Opportunities.” The activities are coordinated by the Nuclear Workforce Initiative (NWI), Workforce Opportunities