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A big day for Manna House
Sunday was more than just the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Manna House in Effingham County. It was also a chance to dedicate their building after two weeks of rapid and major renovation.
Springfield gets a look at historic preservation law
Springfield citizens got an explanation of an ordinance to create a historic preservation commission at a public meeting in Springfield last Tuesday.
Cops make handful of drug arrests
Five individuals were arrested by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office over the span of two days for drug-related crimes.
Isakson backs move to cut spending
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) took another step toward fulfilling his campaign pledge to end reckless spending in Washington by signing as a co-sponsor of legislation to reduce the federal deficit and reform the federal budget process.
Hospital authority to set its millage rate
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to increase property taxes because of the hospital authority's proposal not to rollback its millage rate from 2 mills to 1.827 mills. This is a 9.47 percent increase.
EDA close to landing 'big one'
The Effingham County Economic Development Authority may be close to landing exactly what it's been seeking for its land along Highway 21.
BOE to hold hearings on millage rate
The Effingham County Board of Education has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 9.39 percent over the rollback millage rate.
Rincon narrows manager choice
The city of Rincon is getting closer to finally having a permanent city manager in place. According to Mayor Ken Lee, the city could have the position filled within six weeks to two months.
Public meeting scheduled on water quality
The public is invited to a meeting regarding improving the water quality of Runs Branch and Ebenezer Creek.
EDA, DP Partners come to terms
After a year in the works, the deal with DP Partners is done.
County rolls back its millage rate
Effingham County commissioners are set to adopt a balanced budget and a millage rate that will rollback the assessed growth in real property.
Four charged in robbery, attack Friday in Faulkville
A group of four men allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint at his home in Faulkville on May 11.
County, Rincon to meet again on Grandview project
Effingham County and Rincon officials may meet one more time - and one last time - to discuss water and sewer service for the Grandview development.
County, Rincon water deal signed
The long-awaited agreement between Effingham County and Rincon for water service may not have to wait much longer to be put into motion.
Springfield goes over comp plan, vision for future
A public meeting to discuss the comprehensive plan of Springfield was held Thursday.
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Fees lowered for state wildlife vehicle tags
Georgia's five wildlife license plates will soon cost less and provide more support for conserving Georgia wildlife, from bald eagles to bobwhite quail.
Guyton man dies in Bulloch motorcycle wreck
A Guyton man was killed Wednesday morning in a motorcycle crash. Another man remains in critical condition after both motorcycles collided, according to Georgia State Patrol reports.
Authorities investigating two fires
Investigators are looking into fires at two vacant homes in Effingham County, including one they are calling suspicious.
Candidates’ forum will have a new twist to it
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce typically hosts candidate forums during election years, but this year's has a new wrinkle.
ECSO mourns passing of retired longtime K9
Canine handler Cpl. Jamie Thompson, and the entire Effingham County Sheriff's Office are mourning the loss of K9 Lt. "Conan."
Eden exterminator gets $1M lottery prize
ATLANTA – Purchasing a Georgia Lottery instant ticket was a grand slam for an Effingham County man, who won big while buying a cup of joe. Mathew McGee, 45, won a $1 million top prize playing the instant game $10 Million Cash Spectacular.
Rincon OKs August country music event at park
Rincon City Council members cleared the way for a country music festival at Freedom Park this August, but they still have to finalize fees and policies for the venue.
County weighs changes to fees
Effingham County commissioners didn't approve a new schedule of fees, but after their discussion on the topic, a restructuring appears to be in the offing.
State: ACA signups just under 150K
ATLANTA - With the end of the 2014 open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens released data which represents the number of Georgians who sought health insurance coverage through the Federal Healthcare Marketplace.
City says building on annexed land won’t happen soon
Rincon City Council members tried to assure a neighbor of its newly-annexed property that it won't be home to sprawling new subdivision anytime soon.
County may seek bonds to ease water-sewer debt
Effingham County commissioners may seek another method to alleviate their water and sewer debt.
Two wrecks end in fatalities
A 72-year-old man and a teenager died from injuries in separate accidents Thursday on Effingham County roads.
City council adopts policies, procedures for Mars Theatre
With the grand opening of Springfield's Mars Theatre two weeks away, city council members approved a list of policies and procedures for the facility Tuesday night.
No alcohol for movies at the Mars
While beer and wine will be served at certain live performances, alcohol likely won't flow at the Mars Theatre when it shows movies.
Sheriff’s office gets highway safety grant
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
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