Effingham County Industrial Development Authority

10/26/2026

Today, representatives from Effingham College & Career Academy (ECCA) joined education and workforce development partners from across the region for the TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia and Career Academy Service Area Meeting, hosted by Liberty College & Career Academy.

ECCA Student Council Co-Presidents Ngoc Ngo and Anjali Sheobaran did an outstanding job representing the academy, sharing updates and highlighting the opportunities available to students. ECCA CEO Todd Wall also had the opportunity to showcase the Workforce PhD program, a partnership between ECCA and the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) designed to connect Effingham County students with future career opportunities.

We're proud to work alongside partners like ECCA, Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College, and Effingham County School District to help prepare the next generation of our workforce and create more opportunities for students in our region.

10/23/2026

Exciting news, Effingham County! 🌳

OpenAI has committed $2 million to support the development of a trail system at Atlas Park, helping bring one of Effingham County's most exciting recreational projects one step closer to reality!

Yesterday, representatives from OpenAI and Effingham County, Georgia gathered at the future park site to celebrate this investment in our community.

Located near Highway 80 and Sand Hill Road, Atlas Park will transform a former sand mining property into a destination for outdoor recreation, entertainment and community gathering. The new trail system will provide opportunities for residents and visitors to walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors.

We're grateful for OpenAI's commitment to investing in Effingham County and supporting projects that enhance quality of life for our residents. We look forward to seeing Atlas Park come to life!

Read more: https://effinghamindustry.com/news/article/openai-commits-2-million-to-kickstart-trail-system-at-effingham-countys-atlas-park

10/22/2026

10/16/2026

A big congratulations to SEHSmustangs's Christopher Foote on being named 2026 Effingham Student of the Year at today's Xcel Strategies Inc Summit!

Christopher is also a recent graduate of our Workforce PhD program, having completed the program earlier this year. We're excited to see one of our own graduates recognized for his hard work and dedication.

We also want to congratulate Declan Miles on being named 2026 Mentor of the Year!

Declan's story is a great example of the impact programs like Xcel Strategies have in our community. A former student and 2024 Effingham Student of the Year, Declan went on to study welding at . Now, he's giving back by helping other young people explore opportunities in the skilled trades.

We're proud to support Xcel Strategies and the important work they're doing to connect local students with career opportunities, build confidence and strengthen our future workforce.

Congratulations to Christopher and Declan! We love seeing Effingham County students succeed and make a difference in our community!

10/02/2026

240 Effingham County eighth graders got a firsthand look at future career opportunities at this year’s Savannah RISE 8th Grade Experience!

Students from Effingham County Middle School, Ebenezer Middle School and South Effingham Middle School joined approximately 700 students from across the region for the second annual event, connecting with 30 regional employers through hands-on activities and career exploration.

We were proud to see AeroDynamic Aviation representing Effingham County’s industry community and giving students an inside look at careers in aviation.

Thank you to Savannah RISE, the participating employers and everyone who helped make this year’s experience possible!

Effingham County School District

10/01/2026

More than 100 industry professionals came together right here in Effingham County for this year’s National Concrete Pipe Week!

Diamond Concrete Products LLC welcomed engineers, contractors and industry partners to its Rincon facility for plant tours and hands-on training, offering a closer look at the expertise behind the products they manufacture every day.

“Diamond Concrete is a great example of an existing Effingham County industry continuing to invest in its people, its industry and its community,” said Effingham County Industrial Development Authority Chief Executive Officer Brandt Herndon. “We’re proud to see the response to this year’s National Concrete Pipe Week programming and congratulate Devin and the entire Diamond Concrete team on a successful event.”

Congratulations to the entire Diamond Concrete team on a successful week!

Read more here: https://effinghamindustry.com/news/article/diamond-concrete-brings-100-industry-professionals-to-effingham-county-for-national-concrete-pipe-week

09/29/2026

Congratulations again to Silver Lake Automation!

09/23/2026

20 years of innovation, growth and calling Effingham County home! 🎉

Silver Lake Automation is celebrating 20 years in business, a milestone that started with founder Rob Lanham building and repairing control panels from his garage in Rincon in 2006.

Today, Silver Lake Automation serves companies here at home and across the country, helping bring automation projects from concept to completion while continuing to invest in new technology and local talent. And through every stage of growth, Rob and the Silver Lake team have remained deeply invested in the Effingham community they call home.

We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of this homegrown success story. Congratulations to Rob and the entire Silver Lake Automation team! 👏

09/16/2026

We're so proud to welcome our new neighbors True North Legacy Group!