What is the overall economic impact of the Palatka Operations on Putnam County and the surrounding area?
The Palatka Operations employs nearly 1,250 people from Putnam, Clay, St. Johns, and Alachua counties. The payroll exceeds $86 million each year. The mill has a $300 million operating budget. The mill spends over $13 million each year in Putnam County alone and pays more than $3 million in local taxes. Provide some examples of Georgia-Pacific’s efforts to reach out to the Putnam County community. We realize that our success is closely tied to that of our community. We must participate in activities that foster local economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Palatka. The list of organizations that have felt the impact of Georgia-Pacific is lengthy. Employee volunteers support the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Putnam County District Schools, Putnam County Humane Society, The ARC, Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch, Girl and Boy Scouts and Putnam Community Blood Bank to name a few. These organizations, along with many others, benefited from fund-raising efforts or direct contribut
