The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment fell in most of Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in August.

"Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we're continuing to build a reputation as the top state for talent," said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. "This August, every metro area in Georgia shows lower unemployment than a year ago, and our regional commissions continue to see rates decline or hold steady. While month-to-month numbers may fluctuate, the year-over-year progress across all regions proves Georgia's workforce strategy is delivering results for hardworking Georgians."

Below is a synopsis of each regional commission:

Atlanta Regional Commission The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5% over the month, down from 3.9% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 14,158 over the month and down 8,994 over the year, to 2,693,472.

• The number of employed was down 14,159 over the month and up 3,123 over the year, to 2,599,245.

• Initial claims were down 991 over the month and down 2,235 over the year, to 9,259.

Central Savannah River The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 4.2% over the month, down from 5.1% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 374 over the month and down 968 over the year, to 207,253.

• The number of employed was down 87 over the month and up 1,005 over the year, to 198,530.

• Initial claims were down 455 over the month and down 553 over the year, to 791.

Coastal Georgia The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.3% over the month, down from 3.9% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 497 over the month and up 483 over the year, to 355,567.

• The number of employed was up 436 over the month and up 2,591 over the year, to 343,697.

• Initial claims were down 210 over the month and down 242 over the year, to 962.

Georgia Mountains The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2% over the month, down from 3.8% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 693 over the month and down 475 over the year, to 243,327.

• The number of employed was up 721 over the month and up 879 over the year, to 235,505.

• Initial claims were down 84 over the month and down 166 over the year, to 646.

Heart of Georgia The unemployment rate was down four-tenths to 4.0% over the month, down from 4.8% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 1,460 over the month and down 1,296 over the year, to 116,819.

• The number of employed was up 1,809 over the month and down 342 over the year, to 112,138.

• Initial claims were down 599 over the month and down 97 over the year, to 490.

Middle Georgia The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8% over the month, down from 4.4% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 724 over the month and down 167 over the year, to 222,172.

• The number of employed was down 692 over the month and up 1,214 over the year, to 213,738.

• Initial claims were down 42 over the month and down 185 over the year, to 771.

Northeast Georgia The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.4% over the month, down from 4.0% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 282 over the month and down 59 over the year, to 347,740.

• The number of employed was down 41 over the month and up 1,914 over the year, to 335,925.

• Initial claims were up 82 over the month and down 148 over the year, to 1,039.

Northwest Georgia The unemployment rate was down four-tenths to 3.4% over the month, down from 3.9% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 2,769 over the month and up 355 over the year, to 454,710.

• The number of employed was down 842 over the month and up 2,473 over the year, to 439,134.

• Initial claims were down 2,413 over the month and up 16 over the year, to 1,739.

River Valley The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3% over the month, down from 4.8% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 368 over the month and down 1,008 over the year, to 144,440.

• The number of employed was up 353 over the month and down 264 over the year, to 138,262.

• Initial claims were down 237 over the month and down 114 over the year, to 519.

Southern Georgia The unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 3.8% over the month, down from 4.5% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 967 over the month and down 2,841 over the year, to 172,920.

• The number of employed was up 1,561 over the month and down 1,520 over the year, to 166,382.

• Initial claims were down 616 over the month and down 95 over the year, to 605.

Southwest Georgia The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.9% over the month, down from 4.4% a year ago.

• The labor force was up 1,575 over the month and down 3,068 over the year, to 145,968.

• The number of employed was up 1,608 over the month and down 2,240 over the year, to 140,208.

• Initial claims were up 39 over the month and up 10 over the year, to 597.

Three Rivers The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.4% over the month, down from 3.9% a year ago.

• The labor force was down 1,323 over the month and down 781 over the year, to 267,806.

• The number of employed was down 997 over the month and up 595 over the year, to 258,619.

• Initial claims were down 667 over the month and down 249 over the year, to 821.