Georgia Layoffs — May 2005

Employers in Georgia submitted 17 WARN Act notices in May 2005, putting at risk an estimated 1,250 workers — down from April and up 57% versus May 2004. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 499 workers across 8 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 402 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Bibb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 405 workers across 2 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Kellogg's Keebler Company Macon Bakery at its Macon facility, reporting 402 affected workers. Dana Undies followed with 165 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight 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.