Georgia Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Georgia reported 12 WARN Act notices in July 2003, displacing an estimated 1,516 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 68% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 734 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 373 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 232 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 117 |
| Education | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 734 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 373 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 5 | 670 |
| Gordon | 1 | 200 |
| Hall | 1 | 175 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 172 |
| Fayette | 1 | 129 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 670 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 610 |
| Duluth | 2 | 232 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 200 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 175 |
| Peachtree City | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Life | Atlanta | 250 | ||
| Brumlow Mills | Calhoun | 200 | ||
| Chevron Products | Atlanta | 177 | ||
| Springs Baby Products | Gainesville | 175 | ||
| Novartis Ophthalmics | Duluth | 172 | ||
| Photocircuits | Peachtree City | 129 | ||
| Penn Companies | Atlanta | 123 | ||
| Arris International | Duluth | 60 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta | 60 | ||
| Weyerhauser | Ogelthorpe | 58 | ||
| Xo Communications | Smyrna | 57 | ||
| Imerys Kaolin | Dry Branch | 55 |
The most significant filing came from Canada Life at its Atlanta facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Brumlow Mills followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.