Georgia Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Georgia posted 23 WARN Act notices in September 2020, affecting an estimated 1,780 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 151% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 785 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 379 |
| Retail | 2 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 90 |
| Education | 1 | 72 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 68 |
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 785 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 379 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 11 | 975 |
| Charlton | 1 | 316 |
| Chatham | 2 | 102 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 100 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 75 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 975 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 1,087 |
| Folkston | 1 | 316 |
| Savannah | 2 | 102 |
| Buford | 1 | 75 |
| Augusta | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni Hotel CNN) at its Atlanta facility, reporting 439 affected workers. GEO Secure Services followed with 316 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.