Georgia Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Georgia reported 9 WARN Act notices in May 2008, displacing an estimated 792 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and down 8% versus May 2007. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 657 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 70 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 657 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hall | 1 | 200 |
| Elbert | 2 | 182 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 86 |
| Evans | 1 | 77 |
| Cobb | 1 | 70 |
Hall saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 1 | 200 |
| Elberton | 2 | 182 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 86 |
| Claxton | 1 | 77 |
| Kennesaw | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Lemmerz International | Gainesville | 200 | ||
| Honeywell/bendix | Elberton | 95 | ||
| Cima Plastics Ii | Elberton | 87 | ||
| Philips Electronics North America | Atlanta | 86 | ||
| Georgia-pacific Wood Products | Claxton | 77 | ||
| Chase Card Services | Kennesaw | 70 | ||
| Cooper Lighting | Ellaville | 70 | ||
| Lsg Sky Chefs | Eastpoint | 65 | ||
| Android Industries | Norcross | 42 |
The most significant filing came from Hayes Lemmerz International at its Gainesville facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Honeywell/bendix followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Georgia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.