Georgia · GA
Layoffs in Georgia
Our records show 7 verified layoffs in Georgia between March 6, 2026 and October 6, 2026, covering at least 2,426 jobs.
Since January 7, 2025, Technical College System of Georgia has published 162 WARN notices naming 25,561 workers.
Metro areas: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
Cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Alpharetta, Duluth, Commerce, Austell, Forest Park, Lithia Springs, Riceboro.
Most affected industries: Manufacturing (2), Food & beverage (2), Aerospace & defense (1), Mining, metals & materials (1), Healthcare & life sciences (1).
Laid off in Georgia? Start with how to file for unemployment in Georgia and your rights under the WARN Act.
Browse all Georgia WARN notices.
Jobs cut in Georgia by month. Totals use the lowest figure reported; announcements that gave only a percentage or no number are not counted. Jobs cut in Georgia by month | Month | Jobs | Announcements |
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| March 2026 | 958 | 1 |
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| April 2026 | 168 | 1 |
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| May 2026 | 0 | 0 |
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| June 2026 | 0 | 0 |
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| July 2026 | 761 | 1 |
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| August 2026 | 347 | 2 |
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| September 2026 | 77 | 1 |
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| October 2026 | 115 | 1 |
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Stories
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Rules and resources in Georgia
Notice rules
Under the federal WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees generally must give 60 days’ written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.
We have not yet verified whether Georgia adds notice rules of its own. Some states do. Your state workforce agency can tell you.