Georgia Layoffs — April 2015
Employers in Georgia recorded 11 WARN Act notices in April 2015, covering approximately 886 workers — marking a decline from March and down 30% versus April 2014. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 312 |
| Retail | 2 | 249 |
| Transportation | 1 | 130 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 70 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 68 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 32 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 312 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 249 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coweta | 2 | 294 |
| Henry | 1 | 150 |
| Whitfield | 1 | 85 |
| Fulton | 1 | 76 |
| Terrell | 1 | 70 |
Coweta felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 294 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newnan | 2 | 294 |
| Locust Grove | 1 | 150 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 97 |
| Dalton | 1 | 85 |
| Dawson | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Sears Holdings at its Newnan facility, reporting 164 affected workers. Smead Manufacturing followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.