Georgia Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Georgia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 200 workers — down from July and down 82% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 156 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 36 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 156 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 192 |
| Burke | 1 | 8 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 96% of all affected workers with 192 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 192 |
| Waynesboro | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Brands | Atlanta | 156 | ||
| Core Logic | Atlanta | 36 | ||
| Capital City Bank | Waynesboro | 8 |
Topping the list was Benchmark Brands at its Atlanta facility, reporting 156 affected workers. Core Logic followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.