Georgia Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Georgia recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, covering approximately 456 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 85% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 275 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 275 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Screven | 1 | 275 |
| Fulton | 2 | 181 |
Screven absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 275 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | 1 | 275 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 181 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Timber Products | Sylvania | 275 | ||
| Bank of America | Atlanta | 100 | ||
| Sodexo | Atlanta | 81 |
Leading the list was Wall Timber Products at its Sylvania facility, reporting 275 affected workers. Bank of America followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.