Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia Plywood Facility

Georgia Pacific to close plywood mill in Emporia, costing 550 jobs

A hard-hit part of Southside Virginia got another blow as forest products giant Georgia-Pacific said Friday that it is closing its plywood mill in Emporia, laying off about 550 people. It’s the second major plant closing in less than a year in that part of the state, an hour south of Richmond near the North Carolina state line. Last year, 600 people lost their jobs when Boar’s Head Provision Co. shuttered its deli meat plant in Jarratt, 10 miles…

Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia Plywood Facility

ATLANTA, Ga. - On May 2, 2025 Employees at the Emporia Plywood mill in Emporia, Virginia, were told that Georgia-Pacific will permanently close the plant. Approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. Normal operations will cease today – and the site…

Georgia-Pacific to Close Emporia Plywood Facility

Employees at the Emporia Plywood mill in Emporia, Virginia, were told that Georgia-Pacific will permanently close the plant, effective today. Approximately 550 jobs will be impacted. Normal operations will cease today – and the site will be permanently closed on July 1. Georgia-Pacific will provide all affected employees with at least 60 days’ pay with benefits in accordance with WARN. Housing affordability challenges and a 30-year low in existi…