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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is about people coming together, Norma Jean Morgan told a packed room at the county administrative complex Monday morning.
February 12, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Savannah) hailed the President's approval of $3.7 billion in additional veterans funding provided by Congress. This is the largest single funding increase in the 77-year history of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
February 12, 2008
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Staff Report
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Local
Rincon City Council approved a deal for Waste Management to take over the city's garbage hauling at its meeting Wednesday night.
February 09, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
It isn't just the GREAT plan - Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson's move to do away with state property taxes - that is making waves under the Gold Dome.
February 09, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
An offer from one of its tenants at the Effingham Industrial Park is still on the Effingham Industrial Development Authority's table.
February 09, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
The Springfield City Council continued working on an ordinance for liquor by the drink sales in the city in the event that the upcoming referendum passes to allow sales inside the city limits.
February 09, 2008
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Sandi Van Orden
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Local
ATLANTA - With a new commissioner on board, the state Department of Transportation will be conducting business in new ways, Effingham Chamber of Commerce members learned.
February 07, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
Ray McKinney believes that one of the best ways to run for Congress is to walk. In February and March, the 12th District native Republican will take to the streets, roads and highways of the 12th Congressional District in his bid to replace U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Savannah).
February 07, 2008
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Staff Report
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Local
The Effingham Empty Stocking Fund continues to receive funds for the annual effort to provide Christmas wishes for those in need of assistance. Families receiving assistance include families with children and the aged and disabled.
February 07, 2008
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Staff Report
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Local
ATLANTA - The state Senate is expected to vote on the widely-debated statewide water plan Friday.
February 07, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
The mother of an Effingham County High School girls basketball player who has accused her coach of choking her wants that coach fired.
February 05, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
Smile, Effingham County - the county is going to take a picture.
February 05, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
Rincon is looking at ways to make sure businesses in the city have their licenses and to see if they can make the process easier for current license holders.
February 05, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
In 2006, Democrats took the majority position in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. But since then, the Democratic leadership has not had much success pushing their agenda through Congress.
February 02, 2008
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Phil Boyum
Special to Effingham Herald
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Local
A group put together to look at Effingham County's tax situation has begun its work.
February 02, 2008
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Patrick Donahue
Editor
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Local
