A long-standing alcohol distributor has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This filing will result in the layoff of over 500 workers in Georgia. The company has been exploring strategic options to secure capital and avoid liquidation of its... — read more
Georgia Glass Plant to Close, Leaving 168 Workers Without Jobs
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CMMC Pause Triggers Layoffs and Contract Issues
Third-party assessment firms are experiencing layoffs and contract cancellations following the Pentagon's 60-day pause of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. This suspension, intended for reassessment, has created uncertainty and... — read more
Coca-Cola Workforce Adjustments Detailed
The Coca-Cola Company has recently implemented workforce reductions affecting its operations. These changes involve restructuring and the closure of a manufacturing plant. Approximately 250 positions have been eliminated across different locations... — read more
80 Acres Agriculture Shuts Down Facility
80 Acres Agriculture has closed its Forest Park location. This closure resulted in the layoff of 110 employees. The company cited unforeseen business circumstances as the reason for the closure. An anticipated acquisition did not materialize... — read more
Essendant, a Staples subsidiary, to shut Georgia facility and eliminate 192 jobs
Essendant is closing its Suwanee facility as part of a broader operational shutdown. This closure will result in nearly 200 employees losing their jobs. The company is enacting layoffs across multiple locations nationwide. These actions are a direct... — read more
Cumulus Media Cuts Staff Amid Bankruptcy Exit
Cumulus Media has begun a new series of job reductions impacting sales and programming departments. These layoffs are occurring as the company prepares to formally emerge from bankruptcy proceedings. This action follows similar workforce reductions... — read more
Automotive Suppliers Cut Hundreds of Jobs in Georgia
Several international automotive suppliers in Georgia are implementing significant workforce reductions. These layoffs impact hundreds of production-line workers across multiple counties. Companies from Europe and Asia are among those adjusting their... — read more
Wellstar Cuts Workforce in Georgia
Wellstar has announced significant layoffs impacting its healthcare operations in Georgia. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. Experts are discussing the potential consequences for the regional healthcare system. This move... — read more
Wellstar Health System Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
Wellstar Health System is implementing significant layoffs across its Georgia operations. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. These workforce reductions impact various roles, from management to security personnel. The... — read more
Newnan foam plant shutting down, leaving 102 employees without jobs
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/07/22/elite-comfort-solutions-newnan-layoffs.html
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing to Cease Operations
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing will be closing its Warren County facility. This closure will result in the elimination of 107 jobs. The job cuts will occur in three distinct phases. The first phase of layoffs is scheduled to begin in September. The... — read more
Ideal US Talent Firm Lays Off Georgia Workers
Ideal US Talent Systems Worker OpCo LLC recently laid off hundreds of employees. In Georgia, 687 workers were affected as of Wednesday. The temporary staffing firm is undergoing a restructuring process. It is transitioning customer contracts to a... — read more
Early 2026 brought extensive job cuts across the state's economy
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/06/26/midyear-economic-outlook-layoffs.html
Americold Logistics Closes Second Atlanta Location
Americold Logistics LLC is shutting down an Atlanta site. This marks a second facility closure for the company. An earlier Atlanta warehouse closure was announced for July. Employee layoffs are now beginning. Further information about the impact is... — read more
Jacuzzi Inc. will lay off 111 people
Jacuzzi Inc. is permanently closing its bathtub manufacturing facility in Valdosta, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees. The company stated that the consolidation is due to a long-term shift in consumer demand favoring showers over... — read more
Constellium Automotive USA Cuts Over Half Its Workforce
Constellium Automotive USA announced job reductions. The manufacturing plant is located in White, Georgia. Fifty-seven of its ninety-nine employees are affected. This action is a permanent reduction in force. Employee separations begin on August... — read more
Delta drops catering contract, 70 laid off
Delta is altering food services at its headquarters. This change impacts its Atlanta location. The company expects layoffs to follow. Specific details about the service changes are not provided. Atlanta, Georgia ... — read more
Spirit Airlines Cuts 653 Atlanta Jobs
Spirit Airlines recently laid off employees. A total of 653 staff members were affected. These employees were based in Atlanta. The layoffs followed the airline's recent shutdown. This action impacted Atlanta's job market. Atlanta ... — read more
The Melting Pot Duluth Closes After 36 Years
The Melting Pot's Duluth location is set to close. It will cease operations on May 31, 2026. The restaurant served the community for 36 years. Owners announced a "Final Dip Celebration Weekend" for guests. Other Atlanta-area locations will remain... — read more
Bitcoin Depot Enters Bankruptcy, Employees Laid Off
Bitcoin Depot has filed for bankruptcy. The company is based in Atlanta. Its workforce has been laid off. Bitcoin ATMs operated by the company are closing. These ATM closures are happening nationwide. Atlanta ... — read more
Greene County School Director Calls Layoffs Normal
The Greene County Director of Schools made a statement. The statement concerned recent layoffs. The Director described these layoffs. They were characterized as not abnormal. ... — read more
Inalfa Roof Systems Cuts 127 Jobs in Georgia
Inalfa Roof Systems announced layoffs at its Georgia facilities. The global automotive roof systems supplier filed a WARN notice. A total of 127 employees will be impacted. The job cuts affect two manufacturing sites in Cherokee County. Separations... — read more
Delta Air Lines Restructures Workforce
Delta Air Lines confirmed organizational restructuring is underway. This includes some level of workforce reduction. The airline disputes rumors of massive 8% layoffs. Changes are driven by organizational needs, not external factors like oil prices... — read more
Nike Consolidates Global Technology Presence
Nike is shutting down three global technology sites. This follows a recent 1,400-person layoff announcement. The firm seeks to centralize its tech work. Key technology hubs will be Beaverton and India. This supports a strategic pivot from direct... — read more
Bridgestone Golf Closes Georgia Plant, 86 Jobs Affected
Bridgestone Golf closed its plant in Covington. This closure resulted in 86 job cuts. The company will not entirely leave Georgia. The full article is available to subscribers only. Limited additional details are publicly accessible. Covington... — read more
SKF USA Inc. Announces Flowery Branch Layoffs
SKF USA Inc. intends to implement layoffs. These job reductions will occur at its Flowery Branch site. The organization is consolidating certain operations. It is also separating its automotive unit. Most article details remain inaccessible to... — read more
Georgia Labor Force Sets Records, Some Sectors Cool
Georgia's labor force and total employment reached record highs in February. More than 5.4 million people are now working or actively seeking jobs. The state's unemployment rate sits at 3.6%, which is below the national average. However, overall job... — read more
Georgia Bill Threatens School Funding, Teacher Positions
A new Georgia bill, SB 33, seeks to lower homeowner property taxes. This legislation restricts the growth of residential property values for tax calculations. School officials warn this could significantly reduce school district budgets. Many... — read more
Atlanta Tech Firm Announces Sales Layoffs
A technology consultant is conducting layoffs. Dozens of sales representatives are affected. These job cuts are occurring in Atlanta. The specific company name was not provided. No further details about the layoffs were stated. Atlanta, Georgia ... — read more
Stone Mountain Park to Lay Off 497 Employees
Stone Mountain Park plans to lay off nearly 500 workers. A state WARN Act filing listed 497 affected employees. These job separations are scheduled for June 1. The filing did not state a reason for the job cuts. Park officials noted a commitment to... — read more
Astemo Americas Closes Plant, 60 Jobs Cut
Astemo Americas is closing its Tallapoosa plant. This action will result in 60 layoffs. These job cuts are scheduled for April. A principal customer terminated its contract. The contract involved four vehicle model parts. Tallapoosa, Georgia ... — read more
UPS Halts Driver Buyout Program in 13 States
United Parcel Service withdrew its $150,000 driver buyout program. The offer was withdrawn in 13 states. The Teamsters union strongly opposed the voluntary separation. Local unions filed grievances over alleged contract violations. UPS downsizes its... — read more
Porsche Cuts Jobs Amid Profit Decline, Reassesses EV Plans
Porsche experienced a dramatic financial reversal in 2025. Its operating profit collapsed by over 90% to €413 million. This led to job cuts and a major rethink of its electric vehicle strategy. Several key electric models have been delayed, with... — read more
Georgia Faces Additional Layoffs Amid Falling Federal Employment
Employers announced over 1,200 layoffs in Georgia during February. Nationally, 92,000 jobs were lost across the U.S. that month. Georgia has seen 3,027 total layoffs announced in 2026 so far. Home Depot eliminated nearly 800 jobs in Atlanta. This... — read more
SK On Cuts Nearly 1,000 US Battery Plant Jobs
SK On laid off nearly 1,000 workers. The layoffs occurred at its Georgia battery plant. The decision stems from slowing electric vehicle demand. This reduction affects about 37 percent of the plant's workforce. The company cited restructuring efforts... — read more
Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs, Requires Office Return, Adds 250
Home Depot recently announced significant changes for its corporate workforce. The company eliminated 800 positions, primarily affecting remote employees. Despite these layoffs, Home Depot plans to create 250 new jobs in Cobb County. Corporate... — read more
Court Clears UPS Driver Separation Plan
A judge denied the Teamsters' request for an injunction. This decision allows UPS to proceed with its driver separation plan. The order was issued Friday by Judge Denise Casper. The union had sought to block the program. UPS can now implement the... — read more
Lowe's Announces Georgia Staff Layoffs
Lowe's recently announced a round of mass layoffs. These layoffs will impact many employees. Dozens of Georgia-based staff are affected. The company made this announcement. Georgia workers face job... — read more
Kuehne+Nagel Inc. announces major restructuring
Kuehne+Nagel Inc. is implementing significant restructuring, including closing its Locust Grove, Georgia facility around March 31, 2026, which impacts 153 employees. This is part of a global cost-cutting program aimed at reducing 1,000 to 1,500 roles... — read more