Georgia Layoffs — May 2001
Employers in Georgia reported 9 WARN Act notices in May 2001, displacing an estimated 1,930 workers — signaling a deceleration from April. The average filing covered 214 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1,616 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 314 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,616 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 314 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 2 | 799 |
| Richmond | 1 | 306 |
| Screven | 1 | 220 |
| Muscogee | 1 | 192 |
| Fulton | 1 | 140 |
Gwinnett bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 799 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Suwanee | 1 | 625 |
| Augusta | 1 | 306 |
| Statesboro | 1 | 220 |
| Columbus | 1 | 192 |
| Norcross | 1 | 174 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola Order Fulfillment Ctr | Suwanee | 625 | ||
| John P. King Manufacturing | Augusta | 306 | ||
| King Finishing | Statesboro | 220 | ||
| Pillowtex | Columbus | 192 | ||
| Ncr | Norcross | 174 | ||
| Nortel Networks | Alpharetta | 140 | ||
| The William Carter | Barnesville | 107 | ||
| Southwire | Carrollton | 100 | ||
| Nypro Georgia | Albany | 66 |
The most significant filing came from Motorola Order Fulfillment Ctr at its Suwanee facility, reporting 625 affected workers. John P. King Manufacturing followed with 306 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.