Georgia Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Georgia reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2011, displacing an estimated 426 workers — signaling an acceleration from May and down 76% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 298 |
| Transportation | 1 | 107 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 21 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 298 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 1 | 298 |
| Chatham | 1 | 107 |
| Fulton | 1 | 21 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 298 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain Vally | 1 | 298 |
| Savannah | 1 | 107 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagle's | Pine Mountain Vally | 298 | ||
| Citi Trends, Inc.(savannah Distribution Center) | Savannah | 107 | ||
| Ch2m Hill | Atlanta | 21 |
The most significant filing came from Cagle's at its Pine Mountain Vally facility, reporting 298 affected workers. Citi Trends, Inc.(savannah Distribution Center) followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.