Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill later this year.
May 14, 2025 - Employees at the Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia were told today that Georgia-Pacific plans to permanently close the operation later this year. Most positions will be eliminated by August 1, 2025.
All jobs at the Cedar Springs mill will eventually be impacted.
In a written statement, Georgia-Pacific said, "Various factors influenced this difficult decision. Ultimately, we do not believe that the mill can competitively serve our customers in the long term. This decision has nothing to do with the quality of work of Georgia-Pacific's employees at the Cedar Springs mill."
Georgia-Pacific did not disclose the annual capacity of the mill.
Approximately 535 jobs will be impacted by this closure.
The company continued, "Production will continue for a limited time as the site works to fulfill customer commitments. Georgia-Pacific's focus in the coming weeks and months is to continue to safely operate while supporting our employees during the transition. Georgia-Pacific is committed to treating all Cedar Springs employees with dignity and respect and will work with them to provide access to local support agencies and job placement resources, including available opportunities within Georgia-Pacific or other Koch companies."
Currently, Georgia-Pacific has containerboard mills in Brewton, Alabama; Cedar Springs, Georgia; Palatka, Florida; Monticello, Mississippi; Toledo, Oregon; and Big Island, Virginia.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose and building products. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly.
SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific