Georgia Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in Georgia posted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2013, affecting an estimated 338 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 46% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 152 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
| Government | 1 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 37 |
| Retail | 1 | 21 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 152 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 118 |
| Macon | 1 | 92 |
| Richmond | 1 | 68 |
| Walker | 1 | 60 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 97 |
| Montezuma | 1 | 92 |
| Augusta | 1 | 68 |
| Chickamauga | 1 | 60 |
| East Point | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens | Montezuma | 92 | ||
| Mobility Transit Services | Augusta | 68 | ||
| Crsytal Springs Print Works | Chickamauga | 60 | ||
| Fulton County Government | Atlanta | 60 | ||
| G&K Services | Atlanta | 37 | ||
| Barnes & Noble | East Point | 21 |
The largest notice was filed by Allens at its Montezuma facility, reporting 92 affected workers. Mobility Transit Services followed with 68 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.