Georgia Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Georgia submitted 8 WARN Act notices in July 2012, putting at risk an estimated 631 workers — up substantially from June and down 49% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 180 |
| Transportation | 1 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 112 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 93 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 67 |
| Construction | 1 | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 22 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 180 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 127 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 177 |
| Cobb | 2 | 134 |
| Carroll | 1 | 127 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 93 |
| Richmond | 1 | 70 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 177 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 2 | 134 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 127 |
| Roswell | 1 | 110 |
| Suwanee | 1 | 93 |
| Fort Gordon Ga | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Dadc/distribution Center | Carrollton | 127 | ||
| Jackson National Life Insurance | Marietta | 112 | ||
| The Atlanta Journal-constitution/cox Enterprises | Roswell | 110 | ||
| Video Products Distributors | Suwanee | 93 | ||
| General Dynamics Information Technology | Fort Gordon Ga | 70 | ||
| Cbe Group | Atlanta | 67 | ||
| Carlisle Waterproofing | Elberton | 30 | ||
| Meda Pharmaceuticals | Marietta | 22 |
Topping the list was Sony Dadc/distribution Center at its Carrollton facility, reporting 127 affected workers. Jackson National Life Insurance followed with 112 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 Information & Technology 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.