"There is no other job in Savannah that gives the opportunities international paper gave to employees…All of that opportunity just went up in flames."

International Paper is closing its Savannah and Riceboro facilities by September. Economic analysts explain the challenges workers face and the broader impact on the region.

International Paper Co. has announced the closure of two Georgia paper mills, including a Savannah mill that's been a key part of the local economy for 90 years