Georgia Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Georgia reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2012, displacing an estimated 403 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 56% versus April 2011. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 195 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 150 |
| Retail | 1 | 58 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 195 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 195 |
| Cobb | 1 | 150 |
| Fayette | 1 | 58 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 195 |
| Kennesaw | 1 | 150 |
| Fayetteville | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wendy's | Atlanta | 195 | ||
| The Atlanta Journal Constitution | Kennesaw | 150 | ||
| Best Buy | Fayetteville | 58 |
The most significant filing came from The Wendy's at its Atlanta facility, reporting 195 affected workers. The Atlanta Journal Constitution followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.