Georgia Layoffs — February 2001
Employers in Georgia filed 20 WARN Act notices in February 2001, impacting roughly 3,071 workers — representing a pullback from January. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,092 |
| Government | 2 | 616 |
| Retail | 1 | 442 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 261 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 260 |
| Transportation | 2 | 181 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 119 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 39 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,092 workers across 9 notices. In a parallel development, Government reported 616 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 582 |
| Henry | 1 | 442 |
| Lowndes | 1 | 402 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 367 |
| Liberty | 1 | 214 |
Fulton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 582 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 582 |
| Mcdonough | 1 | 442 |
| Valdosta | 1 | 402 |
| Hawkinsville | 1 | 367 |
| Hinesville | 1 | 214 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Mcdonough | 442 | ||
| U S Marine | Valdosta | 402 | ||
| Pillowtex | Hawkinsville | 367 | ||
| Bellsouth Technology Services | Atlanta | 261 | ||
| Bank of America | Atlanta | 260 | ||
| Fort Stewart | Hinesville | 214 | ||
| Globe Furniture | Waynesboro | 130 | ||
| Makita Corporation Of America | Buford | 126 | ||
| Swift Spinning | Tifton | 110 | ||
| Bill's Dollar Distribution Center | Augusta | 101 | ||
| Wright Plastics | Chamblee | 95 | ||
| Printed Fabric | Carrollton | 80 | ||
| Surfair | College Park | 80 | ||
| Deli/bakery Connection | College Park | 79 | ||
| Wellington Mills | Whitesburg | 65 |
The single largest action involved Amazon at its Mcdonough facility, reporting 442 affected workers. U S Marine followed with 402 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.