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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 traditional bathtubs

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/13/jacuzzi-valdosta-job-cuts.html


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 1st.

White, Georgia

https://www.wrganews.com/2026/06/04/constellium-automotive-usa-in-bartow-county-announces-layoffs/


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 open.

Duluth, Georgia

https://whatnow.com/atlanta/restaurants/a-longstanding-fondue-restaurant-is-closing-after-36-years-in-metro-atlanta/


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 are scheduled between July 17 and 31, 2026.

Acworth, Georgia

https://whatnow.com/atlanta/local-news/global-auto-parts-manufacturer-announces-127-layoffs-at-two-georgia-facilities/


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 or AI. Several top-level executives recently retired.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://liveandletsfly.com/delta-air-lines-layoffs/


Perrigo Initiates Layoffs at Georgia, Vermont Facility

Perrigo is cutting 161 jobs at its Georgia, Vermont facility. This affects nearly half of the site's employees. The company intends to end production at this Georgia site by June 30, 2026. The closure will ultimately impact about 420 employees. Aging infrastructure and regulatory changes were cited by Perrigo.

Georgia, Vermont

https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/06/perrigo-to-lay-off-161-as-company-heads-toward-vermont-site-closure/


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 sales.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/nike-to-close-tech-centers-in-atlanta-china-and-poland.html


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, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/04/bridgestone-golf-covington-layoffs.html


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 non-subscribers.

Flowery Branch, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/04/28/skf-usa-layoffs-flowery-branch.html


Micro

In the Southeast ( Georgia), they want to continue to humiliate you with a call at 430 on Friday if you don’t sell 15 new lines a week in micro under the new leadership . Asking you what you are doing to hit your number, why you missed your commit, and what you are doing to make up your deficit. They belittle and degrade you too.

Not only that but they want you working on the weekends (7 days a week) until you sell 15. They are telling you to go to flea markets and stuff. This is ridiculous. Micro sux and so does t-maybe


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 numbers dipped slightly for the second consecutive month. This indicates a cooling trend in sectors like construction and retail trade.

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/16/georgia-workforce-hits-record-highs-amid-mixed-job-trends/


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 collaboration for a smooth transition.

Stone Mountain, Georgia

https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/nearly-500-workers-to-be-laid-off-at-stone-mountain-park/


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

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/03/30/astemo-americas-inc-closes-layoffs.html


Hey guys, is there any hiring going on in Georgia for corporate?

I know T-Mobile has been struggling and has monthly layoffs. I want to work for the competition. They've been my coverage provider since I left college. I just want to know if they're hiring developers in this bleak job market. Pardon me if this isn't the right place to ask.


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 hybrid options now considered.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/porsche-profit-crash-sparks-layoffs-224500337.html


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 represents a 106 percent increase from early 2025 layoffs.

https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/more-layoffs-hit-ga-federal-job-numbers-fall


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 and market conditions.

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace-4-0/talent-management/sk-on-lays-off-nearly-1000-workers-at-us-battery-plant-amid-ev-slowdown/129202614


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 reductions.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/02/19/lowes-mass-layoffs-impact-georgia.html


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 (announced late 2025) to combat weak freight demand, overcapacity, and margin pressure.


Hundreds of Workers Affected as 11 Georgia Firms Restructure

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 also planning complete closures. This widespread impact highlights a challenging period for the employment landscape within Georgia.
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/state/georgia/article314634697.html


Georgia Jobless Filings Decline

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 week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims increased to 231,000 last week.

https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2026/02/07/unemployment-numbers/88526868007/


Cox Enterprises Cuts AJC Staff for Digital Focus

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 challenges facing regional newspapers nationwide. Declining print revenue and shifting consumption patterns force painful restructuring decisions.

https://www.webpronews.com/atlanta-journal-constitution-cuts-staff-again-as-cox-enterprises-accelerates-digital-first-strategy-amid-industry-upheaval/


A Georgia-based carrier with 128 drivers is seeking Chapter 11 protection.

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 and $50,000. Drivers were reportedly instructed to return company trucks.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/georgia-based-carrier-with-128-drivers-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy


Aludyne WARN Act Investigation

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 benefits.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/05/aludyne-georgia-warn-act-investigation/


Large Tire Manufacturer Closes Barnesville Operations

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 operational.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/02/02/continental-tire-closes-barnesville-plant.html


Strauss Borrelli Investigates Home Depot Layoffs

Strauss Borrelli Investigates Home Depot Layoffs

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Home Depot following recent layoffs. Home Depot announced nearly 800 job cuts in Georgia. The law firm is pursuing a potential class-action lawsuit. This action follows a WARN Act notice filed on January 28. The WARN Act requires employers to give 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/law-firm-investigating-home-depot-after-800-georgia-layoffs-announced/P2X43JRV5JBSPAI247JQKV6FAA/?outputType=amp

Cobb County, Georgia


Chemours Layoffs

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 maintain its current staffing. Other Chemours sites in Georgia face significant job reductions. Jesup will lose 10 employees, and Nahunta 42 workers. Chemours attributed the job reductions to "economic competitiveness."

This news is about layoffs happening in southeast Georgia, USA. Chemours — a chemical company with mining and processing operations in Georgia — announced that it will cut jobs at several of its facilities there while keeping its Offerman plant in Offerman, Georgia operational. The layoffs affect workers at other Chemours sites in the region, including locations in Jesup and Nahunta, Georgia, where dozens of employees will be let go


Georgia firms announce over 70 job cuts

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. Gainesville Jaycees Vocational Rehabilitation Center will lay off 19 employees.

https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2025/12/30/georgia-companies-laying-off-74-workers-warn-notices-issued-dec-22/87949172007/


Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Relocates

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is cutting 157 positions. These job losses stem from an office relocation to Georgia. A WARN Act notice was filed by the company. Overall, 265 employees were impacted by the facility's closure. The 157 affected individuals chose not to move and face layoffs by August 2026.

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/mercedes-benz-financial-services-to-lay-off-157-farmington-hills-employees/


Logistics company to cut jobs in Georgia following contract loss

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 particular city within Georgia was mentioned as the location for these job cuts.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2025/12/19/comprehensive-logistics-georgia-layoffs.html


Attention

Layoffs will commence the December 19,2025 - January 30,2026

Polish up those resumes lots of new opportunities out there. One thing they can’t do is take away your talent so there loose and another’s win.

List of states impacted
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Vermont

Best of luck


Atlanta-based Newell Brands to layoff 900 employees, will close 20 Yankee Candle stores

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 broader restructuring effort impacting its operational footprint. The consumer goods company, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making these changes to streamline its operations. This decision will affect a substantial number of employees and alter the retail presence of a well-known brand.

City: Atlanta
State: Georgia

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-based-newell-brands-layoff-10-staff-will-close-20-yankee-candle-stores/DNUZCUT6QVANNG2PVA4WEFWWNU/


135 workers / Tucker

Hormel Foods lays off 135 workers at Tucker facility

The company's decision to stop bacon production at the plant is the reason for the layoffs, a company spokesperson said.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/08/26/hormel-foods-lays-off-135-workers-tucker-facility/

Atlanta News First
Aug/27/2025 12:24 AM
Location: Tucker, Georgia