Local area course corrects September unemployment rate

Unemployment rates in McMinn and Meigs counties saw a notable decline in September, correcting an unusual stagnation observed in August. According to State of Tennessee data, McMinn County's rate dropped to 4.2%, while Meigs County fell to 4.6%. State analyst Patrick Todd attributed the shift to seasonal education-related labor force adjustments. Both counties also reported an increase in the total number of people joining the active labor force during the month.