Georgia Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Georgia recorded 6 WARN Act notices in September 2009, covering approximately 1,351 workers — marking a sharp increase from August and down 55% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 225 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 958 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 393 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 958 workers across 5 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 393 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Catoosa | 1 | 431 |
| Fulton | 1 | 393 |
| Elbert | 1 | 223 |
| Hall | 1 | 125 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 112 |
Catoosa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 431 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ringgold | 1 | 431 |
| Alpharetta | 1 | 393 |
| Elberton | 1 | 223 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 125 |
| Midland | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Industries | Ringgold | 431 | ||
| Farmers Group / 21st Century Insurance Financial Svcs | Alpharetta | 393 | ||
| Honeywell | Elberton | 223 | ||
| Brose Gainesville | Gainesville | 125 | ||
| Russell Brands | Midland | 112 | ||
| Biolab Inc / Chemtura | Conyers | 67 |
Leading the list was Shaw Industries at its Ringgold facility, reporting 431 affected workers. Farmers Group / 21st Century Insurance Financial Svcs followed with 393 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.