Jobs Affected by Wiregrass Mill Closing Could Be in the Thousands, Straining Local Economy

Jobs affected by Wiregrass mill closing could be in the thousands, straining local economy

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- Employees at Georgia Pacific Cedar Springs Containerboard Mill say they were shocked to hear the over 50-year-old mill would be shutting down in less than three months. However, the closure will affect more than those directly employed at the mill. "It's a complete tragedy. My heart goes out to these families because they are going to struggle financially," one employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told WDHN. Employees …

Rep. Gerald Greene Vows to Assist and Support Employees Affected by Georgia-Pacific Mill Closure in Blakely – Georgia House of Representatives

ATLANTA – Today, following Georgia-Pacific’s announcement that it will permanently close its Cedar Springs Containerboard Mill later this year, State Representative Gerald Greene (R- Cuthbert), chairman of the House State Properties Committee, pledged to do everything in his power to support the more than 500 employees affected by the closure and to fight for new … Continue reading "Rep. Gerald Greene Vows to Assist and Support Employees Affecte…