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ECCA Receives Cognia Certification for STEM Program
May 9, 2023 - RINCON, Ga. (May 9, 2023) – Effingham College and Career Academy (ECCA) has received STEM Certification from Cognia, a national accrediting organization. This is the second school in Effingham County to receive this certification, as South Effingham Middle School has also earned this accolade.
To receive the certification, ECCA had to compile...
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Effingham County Graduating Seniors Earn Their Workforce PhD
March 27, 2023 - Seniors at Effingham County’s high schools got a unique opportunity to explore their options and prepare for future careers last week. Through three days of panel discussions, educational talks and in-person tours, the Workforce PhD program prepares graduates for the world after graduation.
“Effingham County has so...
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Gov. Kemp: Sewon America Announces 740 New Jobs in Effingham County
February 21, 2023 - Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private investment in the City...
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AERODYNAMIC AVIATION, INC. CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING
November 30, 2022 - Springfield, GA – AeroDynamic Aviation, Inc., held a ribbon cutting for their new 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Effingham County, Georgia.
This new facility, located on Highway 21 in Springfield, will allow AeroDynamic to continue serving as a reliable and reputable supplier in the aerospace industry.
AeroDynamic Aviation, Inc. began operations...
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Savannah Technical College Foundation celebrates 2022 Tribute to Community STARs
October 28, 2022 - SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College Foundation celebrated 23 community stars on Friday, October 28, 2022, when more than 200 people gathered for its Tribute to Community STARs event. The 16th annual event has recognized 300+ people for their service and dedication in the community or at work.
Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Grey Spaces...
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MERCHSOURCE, LLC OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY
October 17, 2022 - Bloomingdale, GA – MerchSource, LLC, a ThreeSixtyGroup Company, held a ribbon cutting for their new 518,000 square foot distribution facility in Effingham County, Georgia.
This new facility, located in Savannah Portside International Park (SPIP) off of Interstate 16 will allow MerchSource to continue serving as a full-service, vertically-integrated supplier to major retail...
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Effingham College & Career Academy Recognized as Georgia College and Career Academy of the Year for 2022
September 15, 2022 - SPRINGFIELD, GA - The Effingham College & Career Academy (ECCA) was named the Georgia College and Career Academy of the Year in September 2022 by Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and the Technical College System of Georgia. This is the second time the school has received this honor since opening its doors...
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Lion Brand Yarn Company Opens State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in The Broe Group’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub
September 15, 2022 - RINCON, GA - Lion Brand Yarn Company opens their new state-of-the-art 314,000 sq. ft., Class A distribution facility at 1008 Gateway Parkway, Rincon, GA, in Broe Group’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, on Wednesday, September 14 with a 1:00 pm YARN-cutting ceremony.
“We are excited to see this project come to fruition...
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Local Board of Directors Announces 2022-23 Leadership
June 23, 2022 - SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College’s local Board of Directors announced changes to board leadership this week. James Williams, who was formerly Vice Chairman, completed his service to the board after nine years. The board voted to approve new leadership for the upcoming fiscal year with Donald Lovette...
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Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54 Billion in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Facility
June 20, 2022 -
Bryan County, GA – At a signing ceremony today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group (HMG, or "the...
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