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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade photos
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Deacon Roy L. Griffin Sr. of Springfield, the grand marshal, waves at the crowd Monday. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Effingham Herald
Published: Jan 22, 2019, 4:25 PM

SPRINGFIELD -- The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Parade was conducted in sunny, chilly weather Monday morning.
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)
Paul Kasko
Updated: Jul 15, 2025, 12:55 PM
Published: Jul 15, 2025, 12:57 PM
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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