Georgia Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Georgia reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2019, displacing an estimated 183 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 60% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 101 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens | 1 | 101 |
| Whitfield | 1 | 58 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 24 |
Laurens absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 101 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 | 101 |
| Dalton | 1 | 58 |
| Fortson | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred's | Dublin | 101 | ||
| Challenger Turf | Dalton | 58 | ||
| Baker Davis Enterprises | Fortson | 24 |
The most significant filing came from Fred's at its Dublin facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Challenger Turf followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.