Georgia Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Georgia filed 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, impacting roughly 456 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 275 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Screven | 1 | 275 |
| Fulton | 2 | 181 |
Screven bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
The single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.