Smurfit Westrock to close Atlanta plant, affecting 55 workers

Smurfit Westrock plans to close a Georgia facility and permanently lay off 55 employees, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification filed with the state on Nov. 10. 

The corrugated food service packaging plant in Atlanta is slated to close around Jan. 5, 2026, according to the WARN. A company spokesperson confirmed the January timeline via email.

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