PALATKA – Georgia-Pacific will construct a 400,000-square-foot warehouse at its Palatka mill. The $83 million investment aims to enhance operational efficiency, integrate advanced technologies and elevate customer service.

The project will create 20 new jobs and enhance product storage and shipping capabilities for retailers. This initiative follows a decade of significant investments in the mill, including the installation of a new paper machine, converting lines, and various other upgrades.

“We’re excited to launch this project, which will enhance our operations and help us better serve our customers,” said Vin Webster, vice president of manufacturing at the mill.

Mark Litten, vice president of economic development at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the project's transformative impact on local infrastructure and job creation. “The creation of new jobs and improved infrastructure will attract further investments and unlock new opportunities for our region,” Litten said.

 The warehouse project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 involves constructing a new trailer yard to accommodate 500 truck trailers, featuring a dedicated entrance from County Road 216 to alleviate traffic congestion. Once Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 will begin with the construction of the new warehouse.

Site work for the new trailer yard is scheduled to begin in May, while construction of the warehouse will start in February 2026 and is expected to take about one year to complete.