Georgia Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Georgia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2022, putting at risk an estimated 317 workers — up substantially from February and down 74% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 264 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 44 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 9 |
The Education sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 264 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dougherty | 1 | 264 |
| Upson | 1 | 44 |
| Hall | 1 | 9 |
Dougherty was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 264 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 1 | 264 |
| Thomaston | 1 | 44 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Training | Albany | 264 | ||
| Evans Food Group | Thomaston | 44 | ||
| US Genomix Management | Gainesville | 9 |
Topping the list was Management and Training at its Albany facility, reporting 264 affected workers. Evans Food Group followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.