Georgia has recorded 171 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 26,332 workers across 152 companies. The most active filer is Americold Logistics with 7 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Atlanta, Duluth, and Augusta. Of these, 95 involved facility closures and 76 were layoff events. Filing dates range from May 3, 2024 through Apr 9, 2026. Employers provided an average of 56 days notice before the effective date. Filings in the most recent quarter were higher than the prior quarter, with 33 compared to 25.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
26,332
Filings
171
Companies Affected
152
Avg Workers / Filing
153
Top Employer
United States Cellular
4,100 workers
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Largest filing this month SDH Education East 74 workers

Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 1,097/mo

Top Cities

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
5,246
2025
2024

Closure vs. Layoff

Closures — 56% Layoffs — 44%
56%
44%

Top Employers Filing in Georgia

Laid off in Georgia?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in Georgia, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Georgia Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Georgia Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Georgia Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

About This Data

Georgia follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Georgia Dept of Labor. Updated daily on business days. View source data at Georgia Dept of Labor →

Recent Georgia Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyCityTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
SDH Education East Young Harris
1 College St, Young Harris, Georgia
Closure 74 2026-05-29 2026-04-09
Tri-Starr Management Services Not Provided
2001 Commerce Pkwy, Franklin, Indiana
Closure 15 2026-06-06 2026-04-01
Parsec Austell
6000 Dr Luke Glenn Garrett, Jr. Memorial Hwy, Austell, Georgia
Closure 179 2026-05-01 2026-03-31
Accenture Atlanta
3525 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Layoff 54 2026-06-08 2026-03-31
Thrive SMP Stone Mountain
1041 Studdard St, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Closure 497 2026-06-01 2026-03-31
Astemo Americas Tallapoosa
550 Honda Pkwy, Tallapoosa, Georgia
Closure 60 2026-04-03 2026-03-27
The Hillshire Brands Rome
10 Darlington Dr SW, Rome, Georgia
Closure 168 2026-05-31 2026-03-26
C2 Technologies Not Provided
7601 Lewinsville Rd, McLean, Virginia
Layoff 1 2026-03-06 2026-03-11
Kpr Us Augusta
1430 Marvin Griffin Rd, Augusta, Georgia
Closure 213 2026-05-15 2026-03-11
SK Battery America Commerce
1760 SK Blvd., Commerce, Georgia
Layoff 958 2026-05-06 2026-03-06
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