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

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International Paper employees at the mills closing in the Savannah area are sharing their reactions to the news they'll be losing their jobs at the end of next month. One employee spoke with WSAV on the condition of anonymity about the rocky road ahead for the more than one thousand people who work at the IP mills.