Georgia-Pacific shuttering Ga. plant
Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close its containerboard mill in Cedar Springs, Ga., later this year. According to the company, most positions will be eliminated by August 1, and all 535 jobs at the sprawling factory "will be impacted."
The company says "various factors" influenced the decision, without specifying any in particular, noting that it does "not believe that the mill can competitively serve our customers in the long term."
The move comes just weeks after the company announced the closure of its plywood plant in Emporia, Va., all while marking upgrades in S.C. and expansion in Florida.
According to GP, production will continue for a limited time as the Cedar Springs site fulfills its final customer commitments.
Georgia-Pacific says its focus in the coming weeks and months is to "continue to safely operate while supporting employees during the transition," adding that it is working with employees to provide access to local support agencies and job placement resources.
