Georgia Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Georgia posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, affecting an estimated 113 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 89% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 91 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 20 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 2 |
The Construction sector saw the heaviest impact with 91 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 111 |
| Haralson | 1 | 2 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 111 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 111 |
| Bremen | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katerra | Atlanta | 91 | ||
| Just Eat Restaurants | Atlanta | 20 | ||
| Southern Architecture & Design | Bremen | 2 |
The largest notice was filed by Katerra at its Atlanta facility, reporting 91 affected workers. Just Eat Restaurants followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.