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Hunter named to hospital authority
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Staff Report
Updated: Sep 7, 2009, 7:52 PM
Published: Sep 7, 2009, 7:53 PM

LaMeisha R. Hunter was sworn in as the Guyton representative on the Effingham Hospital Board of Trustees. Hunter was selected as the newest member of the board of trustees on Aug. 4 to fill the chair of Dr. Franklin Goldwire, who served the hospital authority since 2005.  

Effingham Hospital and Care Center CEO Norma Jean Morgan, on behalf of the hospital’s administration and board of trustees, congratulated Hunter on her preferment and welcomed her to the hospital team.  

The Board of Trustees also selected David E. Johnson of Johnson, Johnson, Crabtree Architects, PC, to complete the architectural drawings for the new modernization project of the hospital and care center.  
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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