A new report indicates that 11 companies in Georgia are preparing for a significant workforce reduction. These companies are collectively set to implement hundreds of layoffs across the state. In addition to job cuts, several of these businesses are... — read more 

Initial unemployment benefit filings decreased in Georgia last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims fell to 4,470 for the week ending January 31. This was a decrease from 4,637 claims the previous... — read more 

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced additional layoffs this week. Parent company Cox Enterprises is accelerating its digital transformation strategy. These cuts aim to align resources with evolving reader habits. The move reflects broader... — read more 

Robert Bearden Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The trucking carrier submitted its voluntary petition on January 26. Court records show the company listed between 1 and 49 creditors. Assets and liabilities were estimated between $0... — read more 

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Aludyne Inc. after reports of a potential mass layoff in Columbus, Georgia. The WARN Act requires advance notice for major layoffs, and as a result, some Aludyne workers may be entitled to 60 days of pay and... — read more 

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Continental Tire. This concerns a mass layoff in Barnesville, Georgia. Continental notified Georgia of 235 employee layoffs on January 28, 2026. The firm believes the company may have failed WARN Act notice... — read more 

A large tire manufacturer is ceasing operations. The company's facility in Barnesville will close. Its manufacturing activities are coming to an end. This closure affects a significant tire producer. The Barnesville site will no longer be... — read more 

Chemours Announces Layoffs; Offerman Plant Stays Open https://www.theblacksheartimes.com/article/9831,chemours-offerman-mill-to-stay-operational Chemours will lay off employees at multiple Georgia locations. The Offerman plant will largely... — read more 

Two Georgia companies recently issued WARN notices. A total of 74 employees will be laid off. Railcrew Xpress will cut 55 positions due to a contract cancellation. These Railcrew Xpress layoffs affect multiple cities including Augusta and Savannah... — read more 

A logistics company announced plans for layoffs. The workforce reductions are slated to occur in Georgia. This decision comes after the company lost a major contract. The exact number of affected employees was not specified in the headline. No... — read more 

WSB-TV Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:55:53 GMT Atlanta-based Newell Brands has announced a significant workforce reduction, planning to lay off 900 employees. The company will also be closing 20 of its Yankee Candle retail stores. These actions are part of a... — read more 

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FedEx [Jackson, GA] - Logistics firm shutting down a key hub - July 14 - 383 layoffs Target [Savannah, GA] - Retail chain reducing jobs at its logistics hub - Aug. 15 - 62 layoffs WIOSS Atlanta LP [Forest Park, GA] - Logistics provider halting... — read more 

Georgia is facing a sharp rise in layoffs this June. According to WARN notices, about 4,140 workers in Georgia are expected to lose their jobs this month. That’s the fourth-highest total in the country, behind California, Florida and Texas. In... — read more 

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Georgia jobless rate plunges in October as more find jobs It was 3.1% in February before layoffs began. The nationwide unemployment rate in October was 6.9%, down from 7.9% in September. A separate survey... — read more 

"They slowed down during the pandemic, but they are really building back up.” In addition, layoffs appear to be leveling off." https://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/layoffs-drop-but-georgias-recovery-unbalanced/R4Z2UVH6PJAR5MVMDAX65JFG44/ #news #GeorgiaNews — read more 

Georgia gets more funds for worker retraining The grants provide resources for states to respond to large, unexpected layoff ... Georgia, as well as surrounding states, has experienced significant layoffs and... — read more