Georgia Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Georgia logged 5 WARN Act notices in August 2024, involving roughly 640 workers — climbing above July and down 24% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 353 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 218 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 60 |
The Education sector dominated layoff filings with 353 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 218 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 353 |
| DeKalb | 1 | 125 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 353 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 478 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Aviation, Inc. and ABM Industry Groups, LLC (collectively, “ABM”) | Atlanta | 353 | ||
| Omni | Atlanta | 125 | ||
| Interfor | 93 | |||
| BPA Facility Services | 60 | |||
| WestRock CP | 9 |
The biggest impact was at ABM Aviation, Inc. and ABM Industry Groups, LLC (collectively, “ABM”) at its Atlanta facility, reporting 353 affected workers. Omni followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.