Georgia Layoffs — December 2012
Employers in Georgia filed 3 WARN Act notices in December 2012, impacting roughly 176 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 86% versus December 2011. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 92 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 22 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 92 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 1 | 92 |
| Fulton | 1 | 62 |
| Monroe | 1 | 22 |
Gwinnett absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 92 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 62 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 22 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hms Host | Lawrenceville | 92 | ||
| Webmd | Atlanta | 62 | ||
| Southern Textiles | Forsyth | 22 |
The single largest action involved Hms Host at its Lawrenceville facility, reporting 92 affected workers. Webmd followed with 62 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 Accommodation & Food 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.