One week has passed since International Paper (IP) announced plans to close its facility in Georgetown. Community leaders and government officials are working to help the most impacted. Dozens of organizations and agencies gathered at Georgetown County council chambers to discuss resources for workers impacted by the closure,

International Paper has put a fine point on the timeline of shutting down its longtime Georgetown mill in coastal South Carolina by clarifying the closing date

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — An 87-year-old Georgetown County mainstay will close its doors at the end of the year. International Paper is closing the plant and taking 700 jobs with it. Thursday, city and county leaders held a press conference to address efforts to help workers.

State and local leaders met to discuss the next steps for the International Paper Mill’s employees on Monday. The International Paper Mill announced they are closing down the plant in Georgetown by the end of this year.

International Paper CEO Andy Silvernail said the Georgetown SC mill closure is part of a broader strategy to combat challenges in the paper products industry.

Assistance for employees impacted by the International Paper Mill is being worked on this week, with a job fair coming up.