Rincon
Rincon is the largest and fastest-growing city in Effingham County, Georgia, about 18 miles north of Savannah. Once a small railroad community, it has quadrupled in population since 1990 to nearly 11,000 residents — a thriving, family-friendly suburb with a growing base of local businesses.
What Rincon is known for
- The county's largest and fastest-growing city — its population has roughly quadrupled since 1990.
- A family-friendly suburb about 18 miles north of Savannah via GA-21, with 200+ local businesses.
- Near historic Ebenezer Creek, site of a tragic Civil War crossing during Sherman's March to the Sea.
Rincon in the news
Coffee, concerns and ‘Camellia’: Rincon meets on OpenAI plan
A Rincon coffee shop meetup drew about 100 Effingham County residents who are organizing pushback against OpenAI’s proposed data center.…
OpenAI Plans $20B Data Center in Effingham County
RINCON, Ga. — OpenAI plans to build a $20 billion, 1,400-acre data center campus in Effingham County, a project county leaders say could eliminate county homestead proper…
Rincon Buys Land for New Effingham County Library
The 15-acre Fort Howard Road property includes a library site and plans for future downtown-style commercial development.…
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