Georgia Layoffs — November 2002
Employers in Georgia reported 8 WARN Act notices in November 2002, displacing an estimated 1,930 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 70% versus November 2001. The average filing covered 241 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 1,025 |
| Government | 1 | 375 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 333 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 197 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,025 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Government reported 375 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 1,400 |
| Miller | 1 | 130 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 99 |
| Floyd | 1 | 98 |
| Clarke | 1 | 87 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 1,400 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 1,400 |
| Colquitt | 1 | 130 |
| Fort Benning | 1 | 99 |
| Rome | 1 | 98 |
| Athens | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta | 1,025 | ||
| City Of Atlanta | Atlanta | 375 | ||
| Dana Undies | Colquitt | 130 | ||
| Lear Siegler Services | Fort Benning | 99 | ||
| Sitel | Rome | 98 | ||
| After Six | Athens | 87 | ||
| Coloplast | Marietta | 76 | ||
| Soft Sheen Carson | Savannah | 40 |
The most significant filing came from Delta Air Lines at its Atlanta facility, reporting 1,025 affected workers. City Of Atlanta followed with 375 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.