Effingham County Planning Board Approves Agenda and Introduces New Assistant County Manager

Effingham County's Planning Board meeting on August 12, 2025, kicked off with a warm welcome and a significant introduction: Michael King, the new assistant county manager, was officially welcomed to the team. King, a local returning after seven years abroad, expressed his excitement about contributing to the community.

The meeting proceeded smoothly, with the agenda approved unanimously after a brief amendment to recognize King. The board then moved on to public comments, reminding attendees to address their remarks directly to the board and to use the microphone for clarity, as the meeting was being recorded.

A key topic of discussion was the public hearing regarding a request from the Effingham County Board of Education to rezone approximately 25 acres on Hodgesville Road from Planned Development (PD) to Agricultural Residential (AR1). This rezoning aims to facilitate the construction of a maintenance facility for the Board of Education's maintenance division. The board emphasized the importance of community involvement, encouraging those interested to attend the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting on September 2, 2025, where further discussions will take place.

As the meeting wrapped up, the board reiterated its commitment to making informed decisions that benefit the county and its residents, setting the stage for future developments in Effingham County.