Georgia Layoffs — May 2001

Employers in Georgia submitted 9 WARN Act notices in May 2001, putting at risk an estimated 1,930 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 214 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,616 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 314 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Gwinnett saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 799 workers across 2 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Motorola Order Fulfillment Ctr at its Suwanee facility, reporting 625 affected workers. John P. King Manufacturing followed with 306 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight 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.