Georgia Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Georgia recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2017, covering approximately 377 workers — marking a decline from December and down 25% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 298 |
| Retail | 1 | 48 |
| Transportation | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 298 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 48 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bartow | 1 | 298 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 48 |
| Clayton | 1 | 31 |
Bartow bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 298 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | 1 | 298 |
| Stone Mountain | 1 | 48 |
| Forest Park | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rail | Cartersville | 298 | ||
| Sears Holding | Stone Mountain | 48 | ||
| Americold Logistics | Forest Park | 31 |
Leading the list was Trinity Rail at its Cartersville facility, reporting 298 affected workers. Sears Holding followed with 48 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.