Georgia Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Georgia posted 14 WARN Act notices in February 2026, affecting an estimated 1,217 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 1% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 442 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 163 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 127 |
| Education | 1 | 122 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 78 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 442 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Arts & Entertainment reported 163 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 626 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 626 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 626 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aludyne | Atlanta | 341 | ||
| IPIC Theaters | Atlanta | 163 | ||
| KIPP Atlanta Schools | Atlanta | 122 | ||
| Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing | 100 | |||
| Moove Cars Mobility Usa | 83 | |||
| GMRI | 78 | |||
| Impact Outsourcing Solutions VI | 76 | |||
| Main Street Sports Group | 74 | |||
| WWL Vehicle Services Americas | 65 | |||
| MarketSource | 57 | |||
| ION Media Networks | 53 | |||
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking | 3 | |||
| Tessera Therapeutics | 1 | |||
| Liberty Dental Plan | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by Aludyne at its Atlanta facility, reporting 341 affected workers. IPIC Theaters followed with 163 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.