Georgia Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Georgia filed 5 WARN Act notices in August 2019, impacting roughly 532 workers — representing a notable rise over July and down 48% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 270 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 168 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 93 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 270 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 168 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McDuffie | 2 | 270 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 168 |
| Clayton | 1 | 93 |
| Burke | 1 | 1 |
McDuffie was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 270 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Thomson | 2 | 270 |
| Fort Benning | 1 | 168 |
| Conley | 1 | 93 |
| Waynesboro | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollander Sleep Products | Thomson | 175 | ||
| TIYA Support Services | Fort Benning | 168 | ||
| Georgia-Pacific Panel Products | Thomson | 95 | ||
| General Produce | Conley | 93 | ||
| Golden & Golden | Waynesboro | 1 |
The single largest action involved Hollander Sleep Products at its Thomson facility, reporting 175 affected workers. TIYA Support Services followed with 168 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.