Georgia Layoffs — August 2008
Employers in Georgia posted 11 WARN Act notices in August 2008, affecting an estimated 924 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 59% versus August 2007. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 352 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 267 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 200 |
| Construction | 1 | 60 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 45 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 352 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 267 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 409 |
| Tift | 1 | 210 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 60 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 52 |
| Clarke | 1 | 45 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 409 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 409 |
| Tifton | 1 | 210 |
| Norcross | 1 | 60 |
| Columbus | 1 | 52 |
| Athens | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airserv | Atlanta | 352 | ||
| Commissary Operations, Inc (coi) | Tifton | 210 | ||
| Pro-build | Norcross | 60 | ||
| Wyndham | Atlanta | 57 | ||
| Goody | Columbus | 52 | ||
| Armstrong & Dobbs | Athens | 45 | ||
| Bosal Industries - Georgia | Lavonia | 40 | ||
| Pace American | Fitzgerald | 40 | ||
| Jeld-wen Windows And Doors | Gainesville | 37 | ||
| Timken | Dahlonega | 19 | ||
| Southern Industrial Fabrics | Rossville | 12 |
The largest notice was filed by Airserv at its Atlanta facility, reporting 352 affected workers. Commissary Operations, Inc (coi) followed with 210 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.