Georgia Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Georgia reported 10 WARN Act notices in August 2011, displacing an estimated 917 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 352% versus August 2010. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 473 |
| Retail | 2 | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 89 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 55 |
| Government | 1 | 51 |
| Construction | 1 | 50 |
| Transportation | 1 | 23 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 473 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 176 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2 | 397 |
| Clayton | 1 | 98 |
| Houston | 1 | 92 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 78 |
| Bibb | 1 | 73 |
Camden bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 397 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Bay | 2 | 397 |
| Riverdale | 1 | 98 |
| Warner Robins | 1 | 92 |
| Doraville | 1 | 78 |
| Macon Drive | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vt Group | Kings Bay | 381 | ||
| Lowe's | Riverdale | 98 | ||
| Ihs Global | Warner Robins | 92 | ||
| Kmart | Doraville | 78 | ||
| Bway | Macon Drive | 73 | ||
| Decatur Hotel | Decatur | 55 | ||
| Vend Service | Rome | 51 | ||
| Fluor | Roopville | 50 | ||
| Kelloggs Dist. Ctr | Brunswick | 23 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Kings Bay | 16 |
The most significant filing came from Vt Group at its Kings Bay facility, reporting 381 affected workers. Lowe's followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.