Georgia Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Georgia posted 6 WARN Act notices in November 2021, affecting an estimated 612 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 48% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 223 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 150 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 120 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 112 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 7 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 223 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 335 |
| Chattahoochee | 1 | 150 |
| Dallas | 1 | 67 |
| Dougherty | 1 | 53 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 7 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 335 |
| Fort Benning | 1 | 150 |
| Irving | 1 | 67 |
| Albany | 1 | 53 |
| Alpharetta | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFC Global Supply Chain | Atlanta | 223 | ||
| Aptim Federal Services, LLC (Ft. Benning) | Fort Benning | 150 | ||
| Gate Gourmet | Atlanta | 112 | ||
| G2 Secure Staff | Irving | 67 | ||
| XOTech | Albany | 53 | ||
| Encounter Medical Associates | Alpharetta | 7 |
The largest notice was filed by SFC Global Supply Chain at its Atlanta facility, reporting 223 affected workers. Aptim Federal Services, LLC (Ft. Benning) followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.