Georgia Layoffs — March 2012
Employers in Georgia recorded 12 WARN Act notices in March 2012, covering approximately 1,133 workers — marking a decline from February and up 117% versus March 2011. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 490 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 195 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 148 |
| Retail | 2 | 105 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 68 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 57 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 42 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 28 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 490 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 195 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 7 | 468 |
| Bleckley | 1 | 450 |
| Clayton | 2 | 105 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 70 |
| Douglas | 1 | 40 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 468 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran | 1 | 450 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 343 |
| Jonesboro | 2 | 105 |
| Cumming | 1 | 70 |
| Alpharetta | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Brands Lighting | Cochran | 450 | ||
| Dal Global Services | Atlanta | 170 | ||
| Csc Applied Technology | Atlanta | 78 | ||
| Kmart | Jonesboro | 70 | ||
| The Atlanta Journal Constitution | Cumming | 70 | ||
| Grainger | Alpharetta | 68 | ||
| Bank of America | College Park | 57 | ||
| Cresent Hotels & Resorts | Atlanta | 42 | ||
| Medline Industries | Lithia Springs | 40 | ||
| Food Lion | Jonesboro | 35 | ||
| Seimens Healthcare | Atlanta | 28 | ||
| Maximus | Atlanta | 25 |
Leading the list was Acuity Brands Lighting at its Cochran facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Dal Global Services followed with 170 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.