Georgia Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Georgia submitted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2022, putting at risk an estimated 279 workers — down from July and down 49% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 181 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 10 |
| Retail | 1 | 2 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 181 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 1 | 181 |
| Clayton | 1 | 86 |
| McIntosh | 1 | 10 |
| Paulding | 1 | 2 |
Gwinnett was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norcross | 1 | 181 |
| Forest Park | 1 | 86 |
| Townsend | 1 | 10 |
| Hiram | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian of Georgia | Norcross | 181 | ||
| Eclipse Advantage | Forest Park | 86 | ||
| Radical Creations | Townsend | 10 | ||
| DRTY Brand | Hiram | 2 |
Topping the list was Guardian of Georgia at its Norcross facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Eclipse Advantage followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.