Georgia Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Georgia reported 7 WARN Act notices in December 2019, displacing an estimated 786 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 54% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 240 |
| Transportation | 2 | 169 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 95 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 62 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 240 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 169 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb | 1 | 240 |
| Hall | 1 | 220 |
| Cobb | 2 | 180 |
| Franklin | 1 | 69 |
| Fulton | 1 | 62 |
Dekalb absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker | 1 | 240 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 220 |
| Smyrna | 1 | 100 |
| Kennesaw | 1 | 80 |
| Carnesville | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brill | Tucker | 240 | ||
| St. Partners | Gainesville | 220 | ||
| Inpax Final Mile Delivery | Smyrna | 100 | ||
| Philips Respironics | Kennesaw | 80 | ||
| Waste Management National Transportation Services | Carnesville | 69 | ||
| Inpax | Atlanta | 62 | ||
| Steel Services | Macon | 15 |
The most significant filing came from Brill at its Tucker facility, reporting 240 affected workers. St. Partners followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.