Metro Gainesville’s unemployment rate was unchanged from June to July at 4.2 percent. In July 2016, the rate was 4.8 percent. The Metro Gainesville statistical area includes all of Hall County. “While Metro Gainesville’s rate was unchanged, 702 more people went back to work,” said Labor Georgia Commissioner Mark Butler. “It’s great to see Gainesville’s economy growing. Since July 2016, Gainesville has gained 3,300 jobs, a 3.8 percent growth rate.”