Georgia Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Georgia reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2024, displacing an estimated 640 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 24% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month. A total of 640 workers were affected across 5 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Georgia this month.
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”) | 353 | |||
| Omni | 125 | |||
| Interfor | 93 | |||
| BPA Facility Services | 60 | |||
| WestRock CP | 9 |
The most significant filing came from ABM Aviation, Inc. and ABM Industry Groups, LLC (collectively, “ABM”) at its Georgia facility, reporting 353 affected workers. Omni followed with 125 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.
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.