Georgia Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Georgia posted 9 WARN Act notices in May 2015, affecting an estimated 988 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 24% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 365 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 190 |
| Transportation | 2 | 176 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 162 |
| Education | 1 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 365 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Agriculture reported 190 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3 | 514 |
| Marion | 2 | 225 |
| Clayton | 1 | 87 |
| Baldwin | 1 | 72 |
| Fayette | 1 | 57 |
Fulton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 514 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 1 | 365 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 236 |
| Buena Vista | 2 | 225 |
| Milledgeville | 1 | 72 |
| Fayetteville | 1 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aig | Alpharetta | 365 | ||
| Tyson Farms | Buena Vista | 190 | ||
| New Breed Leasing of New Jersey | Atlanta | 89 | ||
| United Airlines | Atlanta | 87 | ||
| DBHDD/Central State Hospital | Milledgeville | 72 | ||
| The Intown Academy | Atlanta | 60 | ||
| Emory Healthcare | Fayetteville | 57 | ||
| QSI Sanitation | Buena Vista | 35 | ||
| Moriah Services | Rome | 33 |
The largest notice was filed by Aig at its Alpharetta facility, reporting 365 affected workers. Tyson Farms followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.