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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 1, 1994
(Date of Report)
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GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
GEORGIA
(State of Incorporation)
1-3506
(Commission File Number)
93-0432081
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
133 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E., ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(404) 652-4000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 28, 1994, James C. Van Meter, a director of the Corporation
and its Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, retired from the Board of
Directors and announced his intention to retire as an officer of the
Corporation. Mr. Van Meter's retirement from the Board of Directors and as
Chief Financial Officer became effective on February 28, 1994. He will retain
the office of Vice Chairman until March 11, 1994, and will continue to be
available to the Corporation as a consultant on key projects in which he was
involved as an officer. John F. McGovern, the Corporation's Senior Vice
President - Finance, succeeded Mr. Van Meter as Chief Financial Officer
effective February 28, 1994.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DATED: March 1, 1994
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
By: /s/ James F. Kelley
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James F. Kelley
Senior Vice President - Law
