77-Year-Old Transportation Company to Lay Off 179 Workers and Close Austell Facility

Parsec, LLC will permanently close its facility in Austell, Georgia, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing. As a result of the closure, 179 employees will be laid off.

Parsec, LLC to Permanently Close Austell Facility

Parsec, LLC, provides contract intermodal terminal management services across North America. According to a recent WARN filing, Parsec is closing its facility at 6000 Dr Luke Glenn Garrett, Jr. Memorial Hwy, Austell, GA 30106.

The company said the closure follows the loss of a key customer that supported the facility’s operations. The company even made extensive efforts to negotiate an ongoing business relationship. The layoffs at the facility will take effect on or about May 1, 2026.

The company has notified the employees about information regarding job placement, retraining, and other reemployment services available through the applicable state workforce agency and local one-stop career center.

About Parsec

The company was established in 1949, and its facilities support rail and freight transportation logistics. Parsec employs specialized teams to manage cargo movement and rail-terminal logistics…

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