Georgia Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Georgia submitted 10 WARN Act notices in February 2007, putting at risk an estimated 1,126 workers — up substantially from January and down 18% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 745 |
| Education | 1 | 200 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 65 |
| Transportation | 1 | 56 |
| Retail | 1 | 42 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 18 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 745 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Education reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill | 1 | 240 |
| Fulton | 4 | 222 |
| Lowndes | 1 | 200 |
| Troup | 1 | 198 |
| Upson | 1 | 187 |
Ben Hill absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald | 1 | 240 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 204 |
| Valdosta | 1 | 200 |
| Lagrange | 1 | 198 |
| Thomaston | 1 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi | Fitzgerald | 240 | ||
| Air Education & Training Command (aetc) | Valdosta | 200 | ||
| Palm Harbor Homes | Lagrange | 198 | ||
| Yamaha Music Manufacturing | Thomaston | 187 | ||
| Alcoa | Atlanta | 97 | ||
| Alutiiq-wackenhut Security Services | Atlanta | 65 | ||
| Flo Distribution Center | Stone Mountain | 56 | ||
| Home Depot | Atlanta | 42 | ||
| Wrigley Manufacturing | Flowery Branch | 23 | ||
| Fcp Alliance | Alpharetta | 18 |
Topping the list was Delphi at its Fitzgerald facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Air Education & Training Command (aetc) followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.