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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</P>
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<FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K</P>
</FONT><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE<BR>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</P>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)">Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">August 16, 2002</FONT></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<U><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)">GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION</FONT></TD>
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<U><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)">GEORGIA</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">001-03506</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">93-0432081</FONT></TD>
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<U><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">(State or Other Jurisdiction<BR>
of Incorporation)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Commission<BR>
File Number</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">(IRS Employer<BR>
Identification Number)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;</P></FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)">133 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E., ATLANTA, GEORGIA</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">30303</FONT></TD>
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<U><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">(Zip Code)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;</P></FONT>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)">Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code</FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P ALIGN="CENTER">(404) 652-4000</FONT></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<U><FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman (PCL6)"><P>&nbsp;</P></FONT>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Not Applicable</TD>
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<U><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)</TD>
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<P><B>Item 7.&#9;</B></TD>
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<B><P>Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>(c)</TD>
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<U><P>Exhibits</U>.</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P><A HREF="ex991.htm">99.1</A></TD>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Certification by Alston D. Correll, as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to &#167; 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. &#167; 1350).</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P><A HREF="ex992.htm">99.2</A></TD>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Certification by Danny W. Huff, as Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to &#167; 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. &#167; 1350).</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<B><P>Item 9.&#9;</B></TD>
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<B><P>Regulation FD Disclosure.</B></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">On August 16, 2002, the Registrant sent certifications of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to &#167; 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. &#167; 1350) (the "906 Certifications"). The 906 Certifications accompanied the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 29, 2001 and are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 respectively, and are incorporated herein by this reference.</TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">SIGNATURE</P></B>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>Dated:</TD>
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<P>August 16, 2002</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>By:</TD>
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<P>/s/ Kenneth F. Khoury</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<U><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>Name:</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kenneth F. Khoury</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>Title:</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President, Deputy General<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counsel and Secretary</TD>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">EXHIBIT INDEX</P>
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<P><A HREF="ex991.htm">99.1</A></TD>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Certification by Alston D. Correll, as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to &#167; 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. &#167; 1350).</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="85%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P><A HREF="ex992.htm">99.2</A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="85%" VALIGN="TOP">
<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Certification by Danny W. Huff, as Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to &#167; 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. &#167; 1350).</TD>
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08/16/02: Form 8-K (CEO and CFO Certification)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
August 16, 2002
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
GEORGIA
001-03506
93-0432081
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
133 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E., ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30303
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code
(404) 652-4000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 7.
Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)
Exhibits
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99.1
Certification by Alston D. Correll, as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350).
99.2
Certification by Danny W. Huff, as Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350).
Item 9.
Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 16, 2002, the Registrant sent certifications of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350) (the "906 Certifications"). The 906 Certifications accompanied the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 29, 2001 and are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 respectively, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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.
Dated:
August 16, 2002
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Kenneth F. Khoury
Name:
Kenneth F. Khoury
Title:
Vice President, Deputy General
Counsel and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1
Certification by Alston D. Correll, as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350).
99.2
Certification by Danny W. Huff, as Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350).