Georgia Layoffs — September 2002
Employers in Georgia posted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2002, affecting an estimated 1,271 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 38% versus September 2001. The average filing covered 254 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1,142 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 68 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,142 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 1 | 903 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 140 |
| Haralson | 1 | 99 |
| Fulton | 1 | 68 |
| Glynn | 1 | 61 |
Camden felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 903 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 1 | 903 |
| Chamblee | 1 | 140 |
| Bremen | 1 | 99 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 68 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango - Georgia Paper | St. Marys | 903 | ||
| Haverty Furniture Companies | Chamblee | 140 | ||
| Hubbard | Bremen | 99 | ||
| Aramark Services | Atlanta | 68 | ||
| Aramark Healthcare Services Of Ga | Brunswick | 61 |
The largest notice was filed by Durango - Georgia Paper at its St. Marys facility, reporting 903 affected workers. Haverty Furniture Companies followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.