Georgia Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Georgia submitted 10 WARN Act notices in February 2006, putting at risk an estimated 1,367 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 688 workers across 2 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Delta Air Lines at its Atlanta facility, reporting 600 affected workers. Lear followed with 214 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.