Georgia Layoffs — November 2004
Employers in Georgia submitted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2004, putting at risk an estimated 343 workers — down from October and down 61% versus November 2003. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 209 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 104 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 30 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 209 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 1 | 109 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 100 |
| Troup | 1 | 76 |
| Chatham | 1 | 30 |
| Habersham | 1 | 28 |
Carroll felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica | 1 | 109 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 100 |
| Lagrange | 1 | 76 |
| Savannah | 1 | 30 |
| Cornelia | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikka Technology | Villa Rica | 109 | ||
| AT&T | Atlanta | 100 | ||
| Lexington Connector Seals | Lagrange | 76 | ||
| Tgi Fridays | Savannah | 30 | ||
| Schnadig | Cornelia | 28 |
Topping the list was Ikka Technology at its Villa Rica facility, reporting 109 affected workers. AT&T followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.