Georgia Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Georgia submitted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2011, putting at risk an estimated 405 workers — down from April and down 29% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 234 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 171 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 234 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 171 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 375 |
| Monroe | 1 | 30 |
Fulton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 375 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 260 |
| East Point | 1 | 115 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Metro Altanta (manheim Remarketing) | Atlanta | 171 | ||
| Rr Donnelley | East Point | 115 | ||
| Rts (flextronics Americas) | Atlanta | 89 | ||
| Southern Textiles | Forsyth | 30 |
Topping the list was Manheim Metro Altanta (manheim Remarketing) at its Atlanta facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Rr Donnelley followed with 115 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.