Georgia Layoffs — August 2001
Employers in Georgia filed 22 WARN Act notices in August 2001, impacting roughly 2,769 workers — representing a pullback from July. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1,616 |
| Retail | 3 | 472 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 359 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
| Construction | 1 | 57 |
| Government | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,616 workers across 11 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 472 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 4 | 528 |
| Gwinnett | 3 | 358 |
| Greene | 2 | 300 |
| Floyd | 1 | 244 |
| Bacon | 1 | 183 |
Fulton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 528 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 2 | 376 |
| Norcross | 2 | 257 |
| Lindale | 1 | 244 |
| Greensboro | 1 | 200 |
| Alma | 1 | 183 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Camera | Alpharetta | 250 | ||
| Lindale Manufacturing | Lindale | 244 | ||
| Chipman Union | Greensboro | 200 | ||
| Kenosha Beef And Protein Processors | Alma | 183 | ||
| General Time Corp(westclox) | Athens | 171 | ||
| Pace Acquistion Company, L.l.c | Norcross | 170 | ||
| Daniel Measurement And Control | Statesboro | 155 | ||
| Andrew | Newnan | 143 | ||
| JCPenney | Decatur | 135 | ||
| Compaq Computer | Alpharetta | 126 | ||
| Wheland Automotive Industry | Warrenton | 126 | ||
| Voicestream Wireless | West Point | 106 | ||
| Heraeus Quartz Tech | Buford | 101 | ||
| Chipman Union | Union Point | 100 | ||
| Maxell Corporation Of America | Conyers | 93 |
The single largest action involved Wolf Camera at its Alpharetta facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Lindale Manufacturing followed with 244 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.