Georgia Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Georgia posted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2022, affecting an estimated 913 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and up 987% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 228 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 658 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 204 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 46 |
| Retail | 1 | 5 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 658 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 204 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 1 | 658 |
| Chatham | 1 | 204 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 46 |
| White | 1 | 5 |
Santa Cruz bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 658 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Watsonville | 1 | 658 |
| Savannah | 1 | 204 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 46 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | 658 | ||
| Kerry | Savannah | 204 | ||
| Zillow Group | Atlanta | 46 | ||
| North Georgia Tire and Auto Care Center | Cleveland | 5 |
The largest notice was filed by Watsonville Community Hospital at its Watsonville facility, reporting 658 affected workers. Kerry followed with 204 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.