Georgia Layoffs — June 2005
Employers in Georgia filed 16 WARN Act notices in June 2005, impacting roughly 1,763 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 21% versus June 2004. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 797 |
| Transportation | 2 | 485 |
| Retail | 4 | 378 |
| Construction | 1 | 55 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 48 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 797 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 485 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 4 | 665 |
| Ben Hill | 1 | 236 |
| Gwinnett | 2 | 204 |
| Chatham | 2 | 166 |
| Morgan | 1 | 106 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 665 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 665 |
| Fitzgerald | 1 | 236 |
| Savannah | 2 | 166 |
| Buford | 1 | 163 |
| Madison | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Winn Dixie-atlanta Distribution Center at its Atlanta facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Deep South Products followed with 236 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.