Georgia Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Georgia reported 10 WARN Act notices in February 2006, displacing an estimated 1,367 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 29% versus February 2005. The average filing covered 137 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 688 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 379 |
| Utilities | 1 | 157 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 90 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 53 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 688 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 379 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 3 | 839 |
| Cobb | 3 | 168 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 157 |
| Warren | 1 | 105 |
| Fulton | 1 | 88 |
Clayton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 839 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 902 |
| Tucker | 1 | 157 |
| Warrenton | 1 | 105 |
| Marietta | 1 | 90 |
| Austell | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta | 600 | ||
| Lear | Atlanta | 214 | ||
| Siemens Energy & Automation | Tucker | 157 | ||
| Wheland Foundry | Warrenton | 105 | ||
| H&r Block Mortgage | Marietta | 90 | ||
| Uti Integrated Logistics Thd Facility | Atlanta | 88 | ||
| Propex Fabrics | Austell | 50 | ||
| Media Play | Kennesaw | 28 | ||
| Media Play | Morrow | 25 | ||
| After, Six | Athens | 10 |
The most significant filing came from Delta Air Lines at its Atlanta facility, reporting 600 affected workers. Lear followed with 214 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.