Georgia Layoffs — October 2016
Employers in Georgia reported 7 WARN Act notices in October 2016, displacing an estimated 599 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 22% versus October 2015. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 377 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 137 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 377 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 137 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 137 |
| Rockdale | 1 | 123 |
| Houston | 1 | 85 |
| Whitfield | 1 | 75 |
| Jackson | 1 | 73 |
Fulton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 137 |
| Conyers | 1 | 123 |
| Warner Robins | 1 | 85 |
| Dalton | 1 | 75 |
| Pendergrass | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EchoStar Technologies | Atlanta | 137 | ||
| KPS Global | Conyers | 123 | ||
| Tyonek Services Group | Warner Robins | 85 | ||
| Beaulieu America | Dalton | 75 | ||
| Barrette Outdoor Living | Pendergrass | 73 | ||
| Sam Dong Georgia | Waynesboro | 56 | ||
| Gossen | Cartersville | 50 |
The most significant filing came from EchoStar Technologies at its Atlanta facility, reporting 137 affected workers. KPS Global followed with 123 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.