Georgia Layoffs — January 2007
Employers in Georgia filed 15 WARN Act notices in January 2007, impacting roughly 1,113 workers — representing a pullback from December and down 21% versus January 2006. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 436 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 353 |
| Utilities | 1 | 93 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 436 workers across 9 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 353 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 312 |
| Gwinnett | 3 | 261 |
| Wayne | 1 | 102 |
| Clayton | 1 | 93 |
| Cobb | 1 | 72 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 312 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Suwanee | 1 | 200 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 159 |
| Sandy Springs | 1 | 153 |
| Jesup | 1 | 102 |
| Riverdale | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Schwan's Bakery at its Suwanee facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Marriott Atlanta Global Reservations Sales & Customer Care Center followed with 153 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.