Coosa Pines Fluff Mill Closure: Job Fair & Career Help for Affected Workers

0:00Hundreds of workers in Childersburg, Alabama, and nearby areas face tough times ahead as the Kusa Pines Fluff Mill shuts down for good. Don Tar announced the closure due to tough market conditions and high upkeep costs on old equipment, putting nearly 300 jobs at risk starting mid-May, 2026. The Mill has been a steady employer for years in Talladega County, supporting families in places like Childersburg and Alpine. Company leaders say they've explored every option, but couldn't keep things profitable, so they're winding down operations safely. Locals are filling the sting already, calling it heartbreaking after decades of loyalty to the plan. Many families relied on those paychecks, and folks worry about finding steady work in a region where jobs aren't easy to come by. Chambers of commerce in Siddhakauga and Talladega County are stepping up fast, organizing a job fair and teaching basics like resume writing and... Interview tips. Don Tar is also pitching in with career help, benefits info, and clear updates through state partners.

1:03Communities are pulling together to guide these workers from layoff shock to new opportunities, proving small towns bounce back when it counts. That's the story for today. Birmingham News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.