As Paper Mills Close, Georgia Legislature Offers the Industry A Lifeline
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Georgia is one of the leading states for forestry, ranking first in annual harvest volume and the export of forest products. But a recent rash of paper mill closures coming on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which decimated trees across much of Georgia in 2024, has brought the industry to a crisis point.
Last week, in the final days of Georgia’s legislative session, lawmakers passed several bills to try to help.
Read more at WABE.
