Georgia Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Georgia reported 4 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 550 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 76% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 433 |
| Transportation | 2 | 115 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 433 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | 1 | 433 |
| Glynn | 1 | 70 |
| Henry | 1 | 45 |
| Thomas | 1 | 2 |
Whitfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 433 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 1 | 433 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 70 |
| McDonough | 1 | 45 |
| Thomasville | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Industries | Dalton | 433 | ||
| Radial | Brunswick | 70 | ||
| CEVA Logistics US | McDonough | 45 | ||
| The Corner Foggery | Thomasville | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Brown Industries at its Dalton facility, reporting 433 affected workers. Radial followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.