Dow Chemicals Still in NW Georgia (For Now)

Earlier this week, GPB reported on Michigan based Dow Chemical's plans to layoff five thousand people, close 20 plants and suspend operations at another 180. At the time, company executives were holding back exactly which plants would be impacted.

So far, Georgia's four Dow Plants have survived the first round of announced cuts. Plants in Canada, Texas and Louisiana will be closed forever, according to a company SEC filing.

Dow is also cutting 6,000 contract positions. No announcements have been made if that includes contractors in Georgia.

One of the largest facilities is in economically racked Dalton, where Dow operates a fiber finishing plant.