Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces it's closing Emporia plant

Headlines from across the state: Georgia Pacific to close plywood mill in Emporia, costing 550 jobs; more ...

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:Economy:Georgia Pacific to close plywood mill in Emporia, costing 550 jobs. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).U.S. 221 study proposes upgrades in congested parts of Forest. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).Local:Danville’s Riverfront park project delayed again. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).Education:Most Vir…

Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces it's closing Emporia plant

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Georgia-Pacific has announced in a statement Friday, May 2, that on July 1, it will permanently close its plant in Emporia, impacting over 500 jobs. The Georgia based company says normal operations at the Emporia Plywood mill plant ceased Friday, and that approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. The company also says, "Georgia-Pacific will provide all affected employees with at least 60 days’ pay with benefits in accordan…

Georgia-Pacific closing plywood mill in Emporia, cutting 550 jobs

A hard hit part of Southside Virginia got another blow as forest products giant Georgia-Pacific said it is closing its plywood mill in Emporia, laying off about 550 people.