Georgia Layoffs — September 2003
Employers in Georgia reported 7 WARN Act notices in September 2003, displacing an estimated 841 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and down 34% versus September 2002. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 587 |
| Utilities | 1 | 150 |
| Government | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 587 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Utilities reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bartow | 1 | 200 |
| Decatur | 1 | 150 |
| Stewart | 1 | 150 |
| Polk | 1 | 125 |
| Bulloch | 1 | 112 |
Bartow saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | 1 | 200 |
| Bainbridge | 1 | 150 |
| Richland | 1 | 150 |
| Cedartown | 1 | 125 |
| Statesboro | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever Home And Personal Care | Cartersville | 200 | ||
| American Electric Lighting | Bainbridge | 150 | ||
| Redman Homes | Richland | 150 | ||
| Harriet & Henderson Yarns | Cedartown | 125 | ||
| International Agile Manufacturing | Statesboro | 112 | ||
| City Of Atlanta | Atlanta | 66 | ||
| Arris International | Duluth | 38 |
The most significant filing came from Unilever Home And Personal Care at its Cartersville facility, reporting 200 affected workers. American Electric Lighting followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.