Georgia Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Georgia posted 16 WARN Act notices in November 2009, affecting an estimated 1,274 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 45% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 567 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 224 |
| Retail | 3 | 218 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 181 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 40 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 36 |
| Utilities | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 567 workers across 8 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 224 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 3 | 235 |
| Fulton | 1 | 224 |
| Dougherty | 1 | 200 |
| Washington | 2 | 197 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 140 |
Gwinnett bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 224 |
| Albany | 1 | 200 |
| Duluth | 2 | 199 |
| Sandersville | 2 | 197 |
| Stone Mountain | 1 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Graphics | Atlanta | 224 | ||
| Macgregor Golf | Albany | 200 | ||
| Imerys Clay | Sandersville | 181 | ||
| Stiefel Laboratories | Duluth | 155 | ||
| Target | Stone Mountain | 140 | ||
| Nioxin | Lithia Springs | 60 | ||
| Invista S.a.r.l | Athens | 45 | ||
| Old Time Pottery | Duluth | 44 | ||
| Hollingsworth And Vose | Hawkinsville | 42 | ||
| Cintas | Calhoun | 40 | ||
| Home Buyers Warranty | Norcross | 36 | ||
| Weylchem | Augusta | 35 | ||
| Old Time Pottery | Douglasville | 34 | ||
| Lapp Insulators | Sandersville | 16 | ||
| Eveden | Monroe | 14 |
The largest notice was filed by Steven Graphics at its Atlanta facility, reporting 224 affected workers. Macgregor Golf followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.