The postal service is filling out a "Change of Address" form for Gainesville's processing and distribution facility.

It's moving to Jacksonville.

The closure of the facility was formally announced Friday, but foreshadowed at a public meeting held in May.

Postal workers had hoped to save their jobs, or at least delay the move.

The transition should be finished in January. Some employees may be moved to Jacksonville's facility.

USPS leaders say they hope to save money to offset a 20 percent decrease in mail volume since 2007.