Georgia Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Georgia recorded 35 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 2,283 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and up 329% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 612 |
| Education | 15 | 569 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 512 |
| Transportation | 6 | 294 |
| Retail | 1 | 139 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 46 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 612 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Education reported 569 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 8 | 954 |
| Chatham | 2 | 350 |
| Clayton | 3 | 195 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 154 |
| Thomas | 1 | 128 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 954 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 6 | 742 |
| Savannah | 2 | 350 |
| Forest Park | 1 | 175 |
| Columbus | 1 | 154 |
| Sandy Springs | 1 | 141 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Levy Premium Foodservice Limited (GWCC) at its Atlanta facility, reporting 371 affected workers. Diamond Crystal Brands followed with 211 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Georgia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.