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

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Memphis-based International Paper is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs as part of a restructuring of its packaging business. The company plans to close its Savannah, Ga. containerboard mill, the Savannah,