ITEM 8.01. Other Events.
On December 8, 2008, GMX Resources Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing revisions to its oil and gas production estimate for the fourth quarter of 2008, a reduction in its previously announced capital expenditure budget for 2009, new production guidance for 2009, and certain other matters. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following Exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
99.1 Company press release dated December 8, 2008.

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