Caterpillar Inc. Cutting More Than 200 Local Positions

As part of a nationwide slashing of jobs, Caterpillar Inc. announced this week that more than 200 jobs will be lost locally in Jefferson and Griffin, Ga.

In Griffin, where Caterpillar produces generators and other equipment, the company is letting go 200 workers, 189 of whom are production workers who could be recalled. And in Jefferson, Caterpillar plans to close its fuel-systems manufacturing facility by June 30, permanently removing 89 positions.

The Illinois-based company reported that it will eliminate some 2,450 jobs in three states.

Those cuts go along with approximately 20,000 jobs that the company said it would trim back in January.

GONE MISSING: Griffin Girl Disappeared Last June

EDITOR'S NOTE: As a feature each Sunday, GOATLANTA will highlight a Georgia missing persons case.

Investigators are looking for Rosana Marie Dunmon, who disappeared from her Griffin residence on June 1, 2008.

Now 17 years old, Griffin is labeled as an endangered runaway.

Griffin at the time of her disappearance was 5' 3", 120 lbs., brown hair, with hazel color eyes. Griffin is also reported to have a pierced tongue.

Anyone with information about her disappearance is asked to call the Spalding County Sheriff's Office at (770) 467-4282.

Information: www.missingkids.com