Georgia Layoffs — January 2016
Employers in Georgia posted 8 WARN Act notices in January 2016, affecting an estimated 502 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 39% versus January 2015. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 92 |
| Retail | 2 | 54 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 260 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 129 |
| Bibb | 1 | 124 |
| Fulton | 2 | 103 |
| Polk | 1 | 92 |
| Gordon | 1 | 30 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 129 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 129 |
| Macon | 1 | 124 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 103 |
| Rockmart | 1 | 92 |
| Calhoun | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryder Integrated Logistics | Macon | 124 | ||
| SYX Distribution | Jefferson | 99 | ||
| Rockmart Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Rockmart | 92 | ||
| WestRock | Atlanta | 66 | ||
| INPAX Shipping Solutions | Atlanta | 37 | ||
| Omnova Solutions | Calhoun | 30 | ||
| TigerDirect | Jefferson | 30 | ||
| Express | Rome | 24 |
The largest notice was filed by Ryder Integrated Logistics at its Macon facility, reporting 124 affected workers. SYX Distribution followed with 99 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.