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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.
</LEGEND>
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