Georgia Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Georgia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2021, putting at risk an estimated 84 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 78 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 5 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 1 | 78 |
| Hall | 1 | 5 |
| Oconee | 1 | 1 |
Clayton bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.