Georgia Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Georgia filed 23 WARN Act notices in September 2020, impacting roughly 1,780 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 151% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 785 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 379 |
| Retail | 2 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 90 |
| Education | 1 | 72 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 68 |
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 785 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 379 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 11 | 975 |
| Charlton | 1 | 316 |
| Chatham | 2 | 102 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 100 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 75 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 975 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 1,087 |
| Folkston | 1 | 316 |
| Savannah | 2 | 102 |
| Buford | 1 | 75 |
| Augusta | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni Hotel CNN) at its Atlanta facility, reporting 439 affected workers. GEO Secure Services followed with 316 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.