Effingham Co. highlights importance of diversity & inclusion Alongside the SIDC the county hosted their first ever Diversity & Inclusion Conference Effingham Co. highlights importance of diversity & inclusion By Sam Bauman | April 29, 2021 at 3:32 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 7:22 PM EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau Effingham County has one of the least diverse populations when compared to surrounding counties. But as more people begin to move into this growing area that’s bound to change. Thursday they hosted their first ever Diversity and Inclusion Conference. Although admittedly, for some the discussion of diversity can stir up some uncomfortable or negative feelings.