Fayette County's unemployment rate continued its freefall by dropping to 1.6 percent last month.

The April rate, according to Department of Labor statistics released last week, show the county with the second lowest rate in the Atlanta region. Only Forsyth County with a 1.5 percent rate is lower.

In march, Fayette's rate was 1.6 percent, while last April it stood at 1.8 percent.

Overall, the state's rate was a historically low 2.6 percent.

“While we are pleased with low unemployment and good job growth, statewide the growth of our skilled workforce is no keeping pace with rapid job growth,” said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. “Unless we increase the size of our workforce the current shortage of skilled workers could threaten our future economic prosperity.”

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