Georgia Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in Georgia reported 8 WARN Act notices in November 2013, displacing an estimated 579 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and up 395% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 176 |
| Retail | 1 | 135 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 87 |
| Government | 1 | 50 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 30 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 176 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 135 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 176 |
| Clayton | 1 | 135 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 101 |
| Chatham | 1 | 53 |
| Fulton | 1 | 50 |
Fayette absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 176 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree City | 1 | 176 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 151 |
| Forest Park | 1 | 135 |
| Georgia | 1 | 53 |
| Marietta | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Airways | Peachtree City | 176 | ||
| JC's 5 Star Outlet | Forest Park | 135 | ||
| Emory Healthcare | Atlanta | 101 | ||
| US Department of Defense | Georgia | 53 | ||
| State Road and Tollway Authority | Atlanta | 50 | ||
| Donnelly Communications | Marietta | 30 | ||
| PSS Dispensing | Gainesville | 25 | ||
| William Carter | Griffin | 9 |
The most significant filing came from World Airways at its Peachtree City facility, reporting 176 affected workers. JC's 5 Star Outlet followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.