Georgia Layoffs — June 2005
Employers in Georgia reported 16 WARN Act notices in June 2005, displacing an estimated 1,763 workers — signaling an acceleration from May and down 21% versus June 2004. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 797 |
| Transportation | 2 | 485 |
| Retail | 4 | 378 |
| Construction | 1 | 55 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 48 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 797 workers across 8 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 485 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 4 | 665 |
| Ben Hill | 1 | 236 |
| Gwinnett | 2 | 204 |
| Chatham | 2 | 166 |
| Morgan | 1 | 106 |
Fulton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 665 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 665 |
| Fitzgerald | 1 | 236 |
| Savannah | 2 | 166 |
| Buford | 1 | 163 |
| Madison | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Winn Dixie-atlanta Distribution Center at its Atlanta facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Deep South Products followed with 236 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 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.