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Effingham County case total: 354 (1 death)
COVID-19
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Effingham Herald
Published: Jul 14, 2020, 9:40 PM

As of 3 p.m., Tuesday,  there have been 5,816 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Coastal Health District and 61 deaths.


Cases by county:


  • Bryan: 280 cases, 5 deaths
  • Camden: 305 cases, 2 deaths
  • Chatham: 2,816 cases, 39 deaths
  • Effingham: 354 cases, 1 death
  • Glynn: 1,622 cases, 10 deaths
  • Liberty: 281 cases, 2 deaths
  • Long: 73 cases, 1 death
  • McIntosh: 85 cases, 1 death
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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