Georgia Layoffs — May 2010
Employers in Georgia recorded 5 WARN Act notices in May 2010, covering approximately 570 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 68% versus May 2009. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 497 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 69 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 497 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd | 1 | 350 |
| Clayton | 1 | 100 |
| Rockdale | 1 | 69 |
| Richmond | 1 | 47 |
| Fayette | 1 | 4 |
Floyd saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 350 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 1 | 350 |
| Conley | 1 | 100 |
| Conyers | 1 | 69 |
| Augusta | 1 | 47 |
| Peachtree City | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre (zartic, Llc.) | Rome | 350 | ||
| Tindall | Conley | 100 | ||
| Cardionet | Conyers | 69 | ||
| Electrolux N.america( Non- Warn) | Augusta | 47 | ||
| Jit Services | Peachtree City | 4 |
Leading the list was Pierre (zartic, Llc.) at its Rome facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Tindall followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.