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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
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SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA 1-6853 58-1032521
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
616 EAST WALNUT AVENUE, P. O. DRAWER 2128, DALTON, GEORGIA 30720
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 278-3812
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 6, 2000, Shaw Industries, Inc. issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99.1. Press release issued September 6, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: September 6, 2000 SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Bennie M. Laughter
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Name: Bennie M. Laughter
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Title: Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press release issued September 6, 2000
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