Georgia Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Georgia filed 7 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 961 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 83% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 137 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 262 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 207 |
| Government | 1 | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 158 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 85 |
| Education | 1 | 55 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 30 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 262 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 207 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 2 | 347 |
| Camden | 2 | 237 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 164 |
| Douglas | 1 | 158 |
| Peach | 1 | 55 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 347 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 347 |
| Kings Bay | 2 | 237 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 164 |
| Lithia Springs | 1 | 158 |
| Fort Valley | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Transportation | Atlanta | 262 | ||
| Kings Bay Support Services | Kings Bay | 207 | ||
| CORE Community Organized Relief Effort | Los Angeles | 164 | ||
| Sensormatic Electronics | Lithia Springs | 158 | ||
| Aliera Companies | Atlanta | 85 | ||
| Durham School Services | Fort Valley | 55 | ||
| Aptim Federal Services, LLC (Kings Bay) | Kings Bay | 30 |
The single largest action involved MV Transportation at its Atlanta facility, reporting 262 affected workers. Kings Bay Support Services followed with 207 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 Transportation 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.