Tyson to Close Hillshire Brands Plant in Georgia

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Tyson Foods is closing a Hillshire Brands plant in Rome, Georgia, and laying off 168 workers after "recent changes have made continued operations at the site no longer viable," according to a statement.

The facility will cease operations May 31, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. Tyson is encouraging affected workers to apply for other positions in the company.

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