Georgia Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Georgia filed 6 WARN Act notices in August 2018, impacting roughly 1,021 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 129% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 170 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 639 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 225 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 95 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 61 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 639 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 225 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb | 1 | 635 |
| McDuffie | 1 | 225 |
| Dekalb | 2 | 156 |
| Douglas | 1 | 4 |
| Fulton | 1 | 1 |
Cobb was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 635 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | 1 | 635 |
| Thompson | 1 | 225 |
| Dunwoody | 1 | 95 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 62 |
| Douglasville | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | Kennesaw | 635 | ||
| Hollander Sleep Products | Thompson | 225 | ||
| State Farm | Dunwoody | 95 | ||
| Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia | Atlanta | 61 | ||
| Clean Break Cleaning | Douglasville | 4 | ||
| Bob McCormick and Associates | Atlanta | 1 |
The single largest action involved Alorica at its Kennesaw facility, reporting 635 affected workers. Hollander Sleep Products followed with 225 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.