LITHONIA - General Mills Incorporated says it is considering closing a plant in Lithonia, east of Atlanta. <br>
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The Golden Valley, Minnesota-based maker of Wheaties, Cheerios, Betty Crocker mixes and Yoplait yogurt says it has contacted the employees' union to discuss the idea. A final decision is expected in several weeks. <br>
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The Georgia plant employs 215 people and produces refrigerated dough products for the company's retail division. <br>
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General Mills purchased it from the Pillsbury Company in October 2001. <br>
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General Mills has previously announced some plant closings in other states.
