SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): June 25, 2003

CARAUSTAR INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

North Carolina		0-20646		58-1388387
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3100 Joe Jerkins Boulevard

Austell, Georgia 30106-3227

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(770) 948-3101

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or address, if changed from last report)

Item 9.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 25, 2003, Caraustar Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it had obtained a new senior credit facility. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.    Exhibits.

      Exhibit 99.1    Press Release dated June 25, 2003.

SIGNATURES

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.

Date: June 25, 2003

CARAUSTAR INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:		/s/ Thomas V. Brown             President and Chief Executive Officer