Atlanta Construction Jobs Decline by 22 Percent

Tens of thousands of Atlanta construction jobs were lost last month.

According to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America, during September, the State of Georgia as a whole saw its construction industry decline by 38,800 jobs, or 19 percent, to 201,200 jobs when compared to last year.

During the same month, the metro Atlanta area saw employment its construction industry decrease by 27,800 jobs, or 22 percent, to 125,900 jobs. Of the 337 metro areas throughout the country, Atlanta ranked 310 for construction jobs.