Georgia Layoffs — September 2002
Employers in Georgia filed 5 WARN Act notices in September 2002, impacting roughly 1,271 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 38% versus September 2001. The average filing covered 254 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1,142 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 68 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,142 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 1 | 903 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 140 |
| Haralson | 1 | 99 |
| Fulton | 1 | 68 |
| Glynn | 1 | 61 |
Camden was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 903 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 1 | 903 |
| Chamblee | 1 | 140 |
| Bremen | 1 | 99 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 68 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango - Georgia Paper | St. Marys | 903 | ||
| Haverty Furniture Companies | Chamblee | 140 | ||
| Hubbard | Bremen | 99 | ||
| Aramark Services | Atlanta | 68 | ||
| Aramark Healthcare Services Of Ga | Brunswick | 61 |
The single largest action involved Durango - Georgia Paper at its St. Marys facility, reporting 903 affected workers. Haverty Furniture Companies followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.