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Area residents, visitors flocking to Georgia Visitor Information Center
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Effingham County's Linda Mitchell and Grayson Powers, 2, have their picture made with a Forest Gump replica Friday at the new Georgia Visitor Information Center on I-95 in Port Wentworth. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff

PORT WENTWORTH  -- Hundreds of Coastal Empire residents and travelers visited the new Georgia Vistori Information Center on I-95 by mid-morning Friday during Georgia On My Mind Day.

 The event, which runs until 2 p.m. Friday, allows local communities and tourism partners to showcase their destinations. Numerous Georgia-made goodies are available for sampling.

 Participating vendors include the Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce, Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Dickies BBQ, Visit Savannah, Leopold's Ice Cream, Old Savannah Tours, Old Town Trolley, Segway of Savannah, River Street Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Savannah Prohibition Museum, Telfair Museum, Visit Tybee, Golden Isles CVB, Okeefenokee Wildlife Refuge, St. Mary's CVB  and many more.

See the Port Wentworth page in the March 28 edition of the Effingham Herald for more details.

Q&A with the IDA: How Effingham County is Managing Growth, Jobs, and Housing
IDA Q&A
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority Vice President Jessica Hood (left) and CEO Brandt Herndon say the county is focused on attracting quality employers while carefully managing growth to preserve the community’s rural character. (Submitted photo)
Effingham County is growing fast, fueled by its proximity to the Port of Savannah and the Hyundai plant. IDA leaders Brandt Herndon and Jessica Hood explain what’s driving the boom — and how the county is planning for smart, balanced growth. Read the full Q&A to see what’s next and why it matters to you.
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