Georgia Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Georgia reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2024, displacing an estimated 487 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 70% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 334 |
| Transportation | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 334 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding | 1 | 180 |
Spalding absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin | 1 | 180 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 180 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 Mills | Griffin | 180 | Closure | |
| Flexsteel Industries | 154 | |||
| Fineline Industries | 92 | |||
| CEVA Logistics | 61 |
The most significant filing came from 1888 Mills at its Griffin facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Flexsteel Industries followed with 154 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.