Georgia Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in Georgia reported 13 WARN Act notices in June 2020, displacing an estimated 2,258 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 50% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 1,302 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 292 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 254 |
| Education | 2 | 230 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 97 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 79 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 4 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,302 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 292 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burke | 1 | 1,302 |
| Fulton | 6 | 588 |
| Gwinnett | 4 | 361 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 4 |
| Clayton | 1 | 3 |
Burke bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 1,302 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 1 | 1,302 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 497 |
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 139 |
| Braselton | 1 | 108 |
| College Park | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Richmond County Constructors at its Waynesboro facility, reporting 1,302 affected workers. Merritt Hospitality, LLC (The Whitley Hotel) followed with 184 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.