WATCH: Savannah Mayor gives press conference on International Paper closing
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II hosted a virtual press briefing at 3:45 p.m. today, Aug. 21, to answer questions regarding the closing of International Paper.
The meeting was livestreamed and questions were allowed. Check out the video embedded above this article to see Mayor Johnson’s full statements on the International Paper closing, including what this means for Savannah residents.
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