Georgia Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Georgia submitted 9 WARN Act notices in November 2020, putting at risk an estimated 1,171 workers — down from October and up 540% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 493 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 446 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 128 |
| Government | 1 | 99 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 5 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 493 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 446 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 4 | 720 |
| Camden | 3 | 446 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 4 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 1 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 720 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 720 |
| Kings Bay | 3 | 446 |
| Stone mountain | 1 | 4 |
| Norcross | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta | 493 | ||
| Aptim Federal Services | Kings Bay | 210 | ||
| Kings Bay Support Services | Kings Bay | 207 | ||
| LAZ Parking Georgia | Atlanta | 99 | ||
| Crowne Plaza Atl Perimeter at Ravinia/IHG | Atlanta | 72 | ||
| HPT TRS IHG-2 (Crown Plaza Atlanta Airport) | Atlanta | 56 | ||
| Kings Bay Support Services | Kings Bay | 29 | ||
| Arise/Datum Tech | Stone mountain | 4 | ||
| King Green | Norcross | 1 |
Topping the list was Delta Air Lines at its Atlanta facility, reporting 493 affected workers. Aptim Federal Services followed with 210 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.