Georgia Layoffs — May 2004
Employers in Georgia submitted 7 WARN Act notices in May 2004, putting at risk an estimated 795 workers — down from April and up 9% versus May 2003. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 335 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 245 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 122 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 93 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 335 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 245 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb | 2 | 406 |
| White | 1 | 98 |
| Ware | 1 | 93 |
| Fulton | 1 | 93 |
| Richmond | 1 | 54 |
Cobb saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 406 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 1 | 335 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 98 |
| Waycross | 1 | 93 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 93 |
| Kennesaw | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyco Healthcare | Marietta | 335 | ||
| Mount Vernon Mills | Cleveland | 98 | ||
| Waycross Molded Products | Waycross | 93 | ||
| Crown American Hotels | Atlanta | 93 | ||
| The Invironmentalists | Kennesaw | 71 | ||
| Solo Cup | Augusta | 54 | ||
| Teleplan International | Norcross | 51 |
Topping the list was Tyco Healthcare at its Marietta facility, reporting 335 affected workers. Mount Vernon Mills followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.