Georgia Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in Georgia posted 7 WARN Act notices in February 2020, affecting an estimated 46 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 80% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 7 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 20 |
| Government | 1 | 15 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Construction sector saw the heaviest impact with 20 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Government reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walton | 1 | 20 |
| Carroll | 2 | 16 |
| Bibb | 1 | 6 |
| Fulton | 1 | 2 |
| Newton | 1 | 1 |
Walton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 20 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 20 |
| Villa Rica | 1 | 15 |
| Macon | 1 | 6 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 2 |
| Covington | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPC Renovations | Monroe | 20 | ||
| Handyman Of Villarica | Villa Rica | 15 | ||
| Simply Southern Cleaning Service | Macon | 6 | ||
| Mahogany Interiors | Atlanta | 2 | ||
| B Cellular Solutions | Covington | 1 | ||
| Busy Bees Cleaning Services | Roopville | 1 | ||
| Accounting & Tax Service of Rome | Rome | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by GPC Renovations at its Monroe facility, reporting 20 affected workers. Handyman Of Villarica followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction 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.