Georgia Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Georgia posted 6 WARN Act notices in October 2024, affecting an estimated 770 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and up 130% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 498 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 154 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 498 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 283 |
| Jackson | 1 | 275 |
| Baldwin | 1 | 114 |
| Clayton | 1 | 58 |
Fulton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 283 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 283 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 275 |
| Milledgeville | 1 | 114 |
| Forest Park | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Logistics America | Jefferson | 275 | ||
| Customized Distribution | Atlanta | 165 | ||
| Scripps News | Atlanta | 118 | ||
| Forest River | Milledgeville | 114 | ||
| Americold Logistics | Forest Park | 58 | ||
| Multi-Color | 40 |
The largest notice was filed by CJ Logistics America at its Jefferson facility, reporting 275 affected workers. Customized Distribution followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.