Georgia Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Georgia recorded 7 WARN Act notices in October 2015, covering approximately 771 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 15% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 267 |
| Transportation | 2 | 234 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 181 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 267 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 234 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1 | 267 |
| Catoosa | 1 | 169 |
| Clayton | 1 | 117 |
| Fulton | 1 | 117 |
| Cobb | 1 | 56 |
Decatur saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge | 1 | 267 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 234 |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 1 | 169 |
| Smyrna | 1 | 56 |
| Valdosta | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Industries Group | Bainbridge | 267 | ||
| Hutcheson Medical Center | Fort Oglethorpe | 169 | ||
| Delta Global Services | Atlanta | 117 | ||
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta | 117 | ||
| Garda World | Smyrna | 56 | ||
| Chubby's Chicken Fingers & More | Valdosta | 33 | ||
| DermaTran Health Solutions | Rome | 12 |
Leading the list was Shaw Industries Group at its Bainbridge facility, reporting 267 affected workers. Hutcheson Medical Center followed with 169 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.