Georgia Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Georgia reported 7 WARN Act notices in August 2015, displacing an estimated 1,083 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 7% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 699 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 120 |
| Government | 1 | 88 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 79 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
| Other | 1 | 22 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 699 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Muscogee | 2 | 699 |
| Gordon | 1 | 120 |
| Gwinnett | 2 | 101 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 88 |
| Cobb | 1 | 75 |
Muscogee was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 699 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benning | 2 | 699 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 120 |
| Decatur | 1 | 88 |
| Norcross | 1 | 79 |
| Smyrna | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectrus | Fort Benning | 540 | ||
| Alog | Fort Benning | 159 | ||
| CNH Industrial | Calhoun | 120 | ||
| DeKalb County Government | Decatur | 88 | ||
| CoStar Group | Norcross | 79 | ||
| Office Depot | Smyrna | 75 | ||
| Tatitlek | Suwanee | 22 |
The most significant filing came from Vectrus at its Fort Benning facility, reporting 540 affected workers. Alog followed with 159 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.