Georgia Layoffs — March 2007
Employers in Georgia submitted 17 WARN Act notices in March 2007, putting at risk an estimated 1,510 workers — up substantially from February and down 33% versus March 2006. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 849 |
| Transportation | 2 | 319 |
| Retail | 5 | 292 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 849 workers across 9 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 319 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb | 4 | 452 |
| Fulton | 2 | 199 |
| Ware | 1 | 196 |
| Laurens | 1 | 124 |
| Brooks | 1 | 121 |
Dekalb was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 452 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waycross | 1 | 196 |
| Tucker | 1 | 169 |
| Avondale Estates | 1 | 150 |
| Hapeville | 1 | 150 |
| Dublin | 1 | 124 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was General Manufactured Housing at its Waycross facility, reporting 196 affected workers. Sears Logistics Services followed with 169 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.