Rome, Georgia

Tyson Foods / Hillshire Brands cuts 168 jobs in Rome, Georgia

Tyson Foods announced the closure of a Hillshire Brands prepared-food plant in Rome, Georgia, eliminating 168 positions.

By Today’s Layoffs staff

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jobs According to CBS News Atlanta

Tyson Foods / Hillshire Brands is cutting 168 jobs in Rome, Georgia, CBS News Atlanta reported on April 3, 2026.

We have recorded 7 layoffs in Georgia so far in 2026.

Not yet known: when the layoffs take effect; exactly which roles are affected. Our sources do not say. If you know more, send us a tip.

Sources

  1. News report · primary source Tyson Foods to shut down Georgia prepared food plant, laying off 168 employees CBS News Atlanta · April 3, 2026 · accessed October 11, 2026

How we verified this

On October 11, 2026 we retrieved the CBS News Atlanta news report and confirmed that it names Tyson Foods / Hillshire Brands, gives the figure we report (“168”) and supports the date. The reporting above comes from the sources listed; context about other layoffs comes from our own records. Software, including AI tools, helped find and match the source; read our methodology.

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