Georgia Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Georgia reported 9 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 479 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 45% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 231 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 122 |
| Utilities | 2 | 73 |
| Construction | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 231 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 122 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 6 | 321 |
| Cobb | 1 | 53 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 53 |
| Clarke | 1 | 52 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 321 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 7 | 374 |
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 53 |
| Athens | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | Atlanta | 128 | ||
| Athena Healthcare | Atlanta | 61 | ||
| Athenahealth | Atlanta | 61 | ||
| Mastec | Atlanta | 53 | ||
| Corix | Lawrenceville | 53 | ||
| Invista | Athens | 52 | ||
| Coca-Cola | Atlanta | 46 | ||
| GE Power | Atlanta | 20 | ||
| Coca-Cola | Atlanta | 5 |
The most significant filing came from Coca-Cola at its Atlanta facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Athena Healthcare followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.