Georgia Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Georgia reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 232 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 70% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 100 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 66 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 66 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 100 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 165 |
| Troup | 1 | 66 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 | 1 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 165 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 165 |
| Lagrange | 1 | 66 |
| Coral Gables | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobson Warehouse | Atlanta | 100 | ||
| XLC Services | Lagrange | 66 | ||
| Carestream Dental Partnership | Atlanta | 65 | ||
| Viventa | Coral Gables | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Jacobson Warehouse at its Atlanta facility, reporting 100 affected workers. XLC Services followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.