Georgia Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Georgia submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2017, putting at risk an estimated 413 workers — down from March and down 24% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 206 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 280 |
| Retail | 1 | 133 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 280 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Walton | 1 | 280 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 133 |
Walton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 280 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Cirlce | 1 | 280 |
| Stone Mountain | 1 | 133 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exel | Social Cirlce | 280 | ||
| Macy's | Stone Mountain | 133 |
Topping the list was Exel at its Social Cirlce facility, reporting 280 affected workers. Macy's followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.