Commissioners approve incentive for Project Dial, attorney says contract will include clawbacks

Jun 29, 2026

Columbus County approved an economic incentive for "Project Dial," disclosed as Global Cellulose Fibers (formerly International Paper). County attorney said the grant will create four new jobs and retain 415 positions; commissioners pressed staff to strengthen contract clawbacks and will review the final contract before closing.

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The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an economic development incentive tied to "Project Dial," which the county attorney identified in the hearing as International Paper now operating as GCF (Global Cellulose Fibers). County Attorney Manor Prince told the board the company authorized a public announcement and said the incentive is expected to create four new jobs and retain 415 positions in the county.

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