Georgia Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Georgia filed 8 WARN Act notices in July 2012, impacting roughly 631 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 180 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 | 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 | 70 | ||
| Cbe Group | Atlanta | 67 | ||
| Carlisle Waterproofing | Elberton | 30 | ||
| Meda Pharmaceuticals | Marietta | 22 |
The single largest action involved 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.
The data underscores 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.