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Marchman: domestic violence remains 'a community problem'
Effingham County law enforcement officers and the community at large got a serious lesson in domestic violence on Thursday from domestic violence expert Derek Marchman.
New coach wins 'em over
In less than 30 months, the Georgia Southern University football program has had three head coaches.
Springfield to take a look at raising water, sewer rates
The Springfield City Council will hold a public hearing on water and sewer rates May 22 at its second monthly council meeting.
Fish biting at ECRP rodeo
About 60 anglers took part in the Effingham County Recreation and Parks Department's fishing rodeo at Baker Pond earlier this month.
Southeastern, south-central Ga. regions experiencing drought
ATHENS - Extreme drought conditions have developed across southeast and south-central Georgia. Another week with little or no rain and temperatures in the 70s and 80s have led to worsening drought conditions statewide.
Fire victim sounds call for help
Though the afternoon was perfect for sitting outside chatting in the shade, Susan Altman wasn't chatting, she was crying out for help.
Golfers play a round for Habitat
The Sea Grill restaurant in Port Wentworth sponsored a fundraising golf tournament for the Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County on April 4 and raised $4,790.
Springfield adopts new fire fees
The Springfield City Council passed an ordinance instituting fire service fees Tuesday night.
Rincon residents plunge into water issues
Several Rincon residents had plenty of questions on Rincon's water supplies at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Above and beyond the call
Two local men were honored with the Life Saving Award at Rincon's city council meeting on Monday night for their actions during a house fire.
Escapee caught in Florida
Federal agents apprehended an Effingham County prisoner who fled from a work detail Monday afternoon.
Parents unhappy with uniform decision
Local parents spoke out against the new uniform policy at an Effingham County Board of Education meeting Thursday.
Relay more than a walk
For Gert Campbell, the laps around the track at Effingham County High School on Friday night and Saturday morning were more than mere steps.
Search on for escaped prisoner
Federal agents captured a man Wednesday morning who fled from an Effingham County Prison work detail Monday afternoon.
EDA's plans catching eyes
It may be years before DP Partners and the Effingham Economic Development Authority see buildings spring out of the ground at the EDA's I-16 tracts near Meldrim. But the EDA is catching the eyes of others.
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County to wait on test results for ash roads
Effingham County commissioners are awaiting results of tests on materials before deciding on how best to repair one of the county's worst ash roads.
Taking the oath
Gary Weitman takes the oath of office from Judge Ed Reddick before taking his seat on the Springfield City Council. Weitman is assuming the remainder of the term vacated by Max Neidlinger, who resigned in February.
ECHS student victim in accident
An Effingham County teenager who was killed in an crash last night has been identified as Joshua Stafford, 18, of Guyton. Stafford, a senior at Effingham County High School, was the front seat passenger inside a Honda Civic which was being driven by Wade Hall, 18, of Guyton. Hall sustained serious injuries and was air lifted to Memorial Medical University Medical Center where he remains.
Treutlen comes home
How, when and where he died remains a mystery. For the next two years, though, the official state portrait of one of Effingham County's most celebrated residents will hang in the grand courtroom of the Historic Effingham Courthouse.
Springfield gets set for 4th fireworks
The city of Springfield is making plans for one of the highlights of the summer.
Update for farmers market directory begins
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is opening the updating process for the USDA National Farmers Market Directory, the official count of the nation's farmers markets. For the first time this year, the directory will track farmers markets with multiple locations and operating days.
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