Georgia Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Georgia posted 11 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 787 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 52% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 236 |
| Retail | 5 | 164 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 145 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 90 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 32 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 236 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 164 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | 2 | 244 |
| Fulton | 3 | 232 |
| Monroe | 1 | 120 |
| Hall | 1 | 60 |
| Dekalb | 1 | 58 |
Gwinnett saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 1 | 236 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 164 |
| Forsyth | 1 | 120 |
| Roswell | 1 | 68 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NexLinx | Duluth | 236 | ||
| Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel | Atlanta | 145 | ||
| Monroe County Hospital | Forsyth | 120 | ||
| Walmart | Roswell | 68 | ||
| Perdue Foods | Gainesville | 60 | ||
| hhgregg | Ellenwood | 58 | ||
| International Fragrance & Tech bda Agilex Frangrances | Canton | 32 | ||
| Standard Textile | Augusta | 30 | ||
| bebe | Atlanta | 19 | ||
| bebe | Kennesaw | 11 | ||
| bebe | Buford | 8 |
The largest notice was filed by NexLinx at its Duluth facility, reporting 236 affected workers. Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel followed with 145 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 Professional Services 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.