Georgia Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Georgia filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2021, impacting roughly 84 workers — representing a pullback from December and up 127% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 78 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 78 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Arts & Entertainment reported 5 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 1 | 78 |
| Hall | 1 | 5 |
| Oconee | 1 | 1 |
Clayton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 78 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 78 |
| Braselton | 1 | 5 |
| Bogart | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport | Atlanta | 78 | ||
| Kick Doe Entertainment | Braselton | 5 | ||
| Selective Products | Bogart | 1 |
The single largest action involved Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport at its Atlanta facility, reporting 78 affected workers. Kick Doe Entertainment followed with 5 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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.