Georgia-Pacific plant closing indefinitely

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Georgia-Pacific plant, once the fifth largest employer in Columbus County, will be closing its doors in May, according to WWAY-TV.


The plant attempted to salvage as many positions as it could, but despite several rounds of layoffs, there is no other choice but to close the operation, the story stated.


Charles Garrett of the Columbus County Job Link Career Center said: "They were one of the better paying employers, and those wages will be sorely missed."


The plant at one time employed upwards of 450 individuals; as of now, only 90 positions remain, the story noted.


Georgia-Pacific, who says the end is inevitable unless there is a miraculous turn around in the market, will pay their employees and honor their benefits through May 31, the story added.