SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - International Paper has announced that it will close its locations in Savannah and Riceboro.

International Paper Co. has announced the closure of two Georgia paper mills, including a Savannah mill that's been a key ...

The Savannah and Riceboro closures came as part of a series of "strategic changes to achieve an advantaged cost position," ...

Mayor Van R. Johnson II is hosting a virtual press briefing at 3:45 p.m. today, Aug. 21, to answer questions regarding the ...

The closures are part of a broader initiative to reduce International Paper’s annual containerboard capacity by 1 million tons. One mill was nearly 90 years old.

International Paper will close mills in Alabama and Georgia that will lead to layoffs of more than 1,000 employees.

Over 1,000 International Paper workers will soon lose their jobs, according to an announcement by the company Thursday ...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement following news that International Paper would shut down its mills in Savannah ...

The latest closures bring the number of impacted IP workers to 3,600 since October 2024. The actions add to North American containerboard production capacity cuts, which now total 9.5% in 2025, ...

International Paper closure of Savannah paper mill to cost 1,100 jobs and likely will have an impact on SC's $23B forestry and timber industry.

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has issued a statement following news that International Paper will shut down its plants in the area.

International Paper announced Thursday it will close the Riceboro containerboard mill and Riceboro Timber and Lumber. International Paper bought DS Smith, which was operating the Riceboro mill, in ...