Georgia Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in Georgia reported 8 WARN Act notices in September 2013, displacing an estimated 340 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 43% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 176 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Utilities | 1 | 43 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 21 |
| Government | 1 | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 176 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 227 |
| Dougherty | 1 | 80 |
| Gwinnett | 2 | 15 |
| Cobb | 1 | 14 |
| Clarke | 1 | 4 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 227 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 227 |
| Albany | 1 | 80 |
| Marietta | 1 | 14 |
| Norcoss | 1 | 9 |
| Swanee | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro | Atlanta | 163 | ||
| Jacobs Technology | Albany | 80 | ||
| NRG / GeOn Energy | Atlanta | 43 | ||
| Small Smiles Dental Center | Atlanta | 21 | ||
| Bumpers Plus | Marietta | 14 | ||
| Intuit | Norcoss | 9 | ||
| Web Industries | Swanee | 6 | ||
| Intuit | Athens | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Wipro at its Atlanta facility, reporting 163 affected workers. Jacobs Technology followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.