Franklin County unemployment rate rises to 9.2 percent

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:42 AM

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Unemployment increased in six of central Ohio's seven counties last month, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Franklin County's unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent in July, up from 9 percent in June. The jobless rate in Licking County decreased slightly to 10.2 percent in July from 10.3 percent in June.

Dublin maintains the lowest unemployment rate in the state for all major cities at 6.6 percent.

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The following data was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These estimates are by place of residence and are NOT seasonally adjusted.

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SOURCE: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

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