Georgia Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Georgia reported 7 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 555 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 36% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 218 |
| Retail | 1 | 174 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 100 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 218 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Retail reported 174 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 2 | 202 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 110 |
| Fulton | 1 | 100 |
| Schley | 1 | 63 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 46 |
Gwinnett absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 202 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 210 |
| Buford | 1 | 174 |
| Andersonville | 1 | 63 |
| Midland | 1 | 46 |
| Kennesaw | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Buford | 174 | ||
| Quad Graphics | Atlanta | 110 | ||
| Sony | Atlanta | 100 | ||
| Imerys Oilfield Minerals | Andersonville | 63 | ||
| Litho-Krome | Midland | 46 | ||
| Remington Outdoor | Kennesaw | 34 | ||
| Remington Outdoor | Lawrenceville | 28 |
The most significant filing came from Nordstrom at its Buford facility, reporting 174 affected workers. Quad Graphics followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.