Local unemployment fell below 4 percent in May

Local unemployment fell below 4 percent in May.

Franklin County unemployment was 3.8 percent last month – down from 4 percent the month before.

Only 7 counties had lower unemployment rates than Franklin County.

186 people were looking for work in Franklin County in May, 9 fewer than in April.

The workforce also increased by 74 people.

Gulf County unemployment was also 3.8 percent – that’s also down from 4.1 percent the month before.

233 people were looking for work in Gulf County in May.

Wakulla County unemployment was 3.7 percent last month, in Liberty county unemployment fell from 4.8 percent to 4.5 percent.

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