Georgia Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Georgia recorded 6 WARN Act notices in October 2024, covering approximately 770 workers — marking a decline from 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 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 498 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 275 |
| Clayton | 1 | 58 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 275 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 275 |
| 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 | 165 | |||
| Scripps News | 118 | |||
| Forest River | 114 | |||
| Americold Logistics | Forest Park | 58 | ||
| Multi-Color | 40 |
Leading the list was CJ Logistics America at its Jefferson facility, reporting 275 affected workers. Customized Distribution followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.