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Closure of International Paper strains Georgia’s timber industry

The closure of International Paper facilities in Savannah and Riceboro has sent shockwaves through Georgia’s timber industry, ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Paper mill closures like ‘ax chops’ to teetering Georgia timber industry

South Georgia's giant timber industry is scrambling for alternative uses for forestry products in the wake of paper mill closures in Savannah, Riceboro and Cedar Springs.
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Fall foliage begins across North Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission says

Georgia Forestry Commission officials say, “the fall leaf-viewing season is just now commencing in the north-central region ...

Forest for the trees: Hurricane Helene's impact on Georgia timber industry a year later

Hurricane Helene did a number on Georgia's timber industry, which is still on the road to recovery with no end in sight.
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Forestry experts predict vibrant leaf season in Georgia

Ben Cobb with the Georgia Forestry Commission says while some leaves are already starting to turn in the state’s highest ...
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USDA to send $531 million to Georgia farmers hit by Hurricane Helene

The USDA will provide $531 million in aid to Georgia farmers hit by Hurricane Helene, helping offset billions in agricultural ...
CSR Wire

Georgia Chamber Panel: Innovations in Georgia Forestry

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, The Georgia Chamber hosted a panel, Innovations in Georgia Forestry, that explored the ways companies in Georgia engage with Georgia’s forestry industry, and the impact ...

Georgia's timber industry working to recover a year after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene left Georgia's timber industry battling a long recovery, with nearly 40% of timber damaged and costs doubling for landowners.

$531 million approved for Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program for Georgia farmers

The federal government has approved over $531 million in aid for Georgia farmers and producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program will cover infrastructure, timber, ...