Layoffs in Georgia

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Georgia — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

564% increase vs prior year (notices)1227% increase vs prior year (employees)

146

WARN Notices

33,256

Employees Affected

137

Companies

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

28 new WARN notices filed affecting 4,159 employees in Georgia. 53% of all notices are plant closures.

Georgia Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.4%

as of 9/2025

Georgia Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

4,984 employed

-0.1%

Total Private

4,266 employed

-0.2%

Professional and Business Services

756 employed

-0.2%

Education and Health Services

732 employed

+0.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

519 employed

-0.7%

Manufacturing

428 employed

0.0%

Financial Activities

284 employed

-0.1%

Information

109 employed

-3.1%

Largest Layoffs in Georgia

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
David's Bridal, LLC9,234Apr 19, 2023Layoff
United States Cellular Corporation4,100Apr 7, 2025Closure
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc1,000Apr 25, 2023Layoff
Kelly Services, Inc.973Jun 30, 2025Closure
Sk Battery America, Inc.958Mar 6, 2026Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing45 notices · 6,631 emp.
Transportation & Logistics32 notices · 4,893 emp.
Professional Services16 notices · 2,060 emp.
Technology13 notices · 4,951 emp.
Healthcare10 notices · 861 emp.
Retail8 notices · 2,449 emp.
Food & Hospitality5 notices · 9,665 emp.
Finance & Insurance4 notices · 125 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Georgia

How many layoffs have been reported in Georgia?

Georgia has had 146 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 33,256 employees across 137 companies. In the last 90 days, 28 new notices were filed affecting 4,159 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Georgia?

The unemployment rate in Georgia is 3.4%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Georgia?

The largest layoffs in Georgia include David's Bridal, LLC (9,234 employees), United States Cellular Corporation (4,100 employees), Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (1,000 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Georgia labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Georgia?

The most affected industries in Georgia are Manufacturing (45 notices), Transportation & Logistics (32 notices), Professional Services (16 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Georgia?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice228
Plant Closures78
Closure Rate53%

Top Cities in Georgia

Atlanta
4,256emp.
Unknown
2,661emp.
Augusta
545emp.
Savannah
978emp.
Duluth
423emp.
Riceboro
301emp.
Newnan
348emp.
Alpharetta
168emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-034 · 1,232 emp.
2026-0213 · 1,117 emp.
2026-0111 · 1,810 emp.
2025-125 · 495 emp.
2025-1113 · 1,441 emp.
2025-1010 · 1,229 emp.
2025-092 · 375 emp.
2025-0817 · 2,332 emp.

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