Domtar Shuts Down Alabama Mills, 300 Jobs Lost

0:00It's March 25th. This is Birmingham News Today. Local news powered by AI. DomTar has announced it will shut down operations at two mills in Talladega County, Alabama, leaving nearly 300 workers without jobs. The Coosa Pines Mill and the Talladega Chip Mill in Alpine will close by the middle of May, affecting 285 employees directly. The decision comes from tough market conditions and old equipment that's too expensive to keep running. Many officials say these factors have made it impossible to continue without major losses. Workers and their families in the area now face big changes, as these mills have been key employers locally for years. The news hit hard in a rural county, where jobs like these are hard to replace quickly. Local chambers of commerce are stepping up right away to help. They're working together to link affected employees with job leads and support services as fast as they can. Just like these show communities point together during tough times, aiming to get folks back

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