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Wildfires plague county
More than 100 acres were burned as a fire off Go Cart Road traveled through an Effingham community on Monday afternoon.
Property assessment to hit mail soon
Property assessment notices for 2007 are scheduled to be mailed by April 23. This year the appearance of the notice has changed. The tax assessors' office has heard complaints in the past about the notice layout and small print on the notice and has listened. Instead of an 8x5 form, the notice will be letter size, and the printing is large enough for most folks to read.
A touch of the Emerald Isle
Harry O'Donoghue performs "Follow Me Up to Carlow" on the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, during a presentation of classic and traditional Irish music at the South Effingham Branch Library in Rincon on Thursday.
House overrides governor's veto
The Georgia House of Representatives resoundingly overturned Gov. Sonny Perdue's veto of the fiscal year 2007 amended budget Friday.
Victim Witness backs 'Jeans for Justice'
Two groups are asking local employers to allow employees to wear jeans as part of "Jeans for Justice" on April 27.
Officer, neighbor pull man from burning house
A Rincon man was rescued by two police officers after his house went up in flames Saturday morning at 208 Quartz Drive.
Quite a catch
On Saturday the Effingham County Recreation and Parks Department hosted a fishing rodeo for children and senior adults at Baker Pond.
Local Habitat for Humanity thanks its volunteers, members
It was a chance for the Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County to say what it doesn't say enough, chapter president Brett Gordon said - thank you.
Senate passes FY 08 budget
ATLANTA – The state Senate passed its version of the $20.2 billion Fiscal Year 2008 budget Tuesday 53 to 1 - funding PeachCare for Kids at its present level and fully funding the state's education budget, returning nearly $50 million in previous austerity cuts to local systems.
Guyton sets rules for streets and renting city property
Guyton has finally established guidelines for renting city property and accepting streets. Alderman Jeff Lariscy presented both policies to the council at last week's council meeting.
Paramedic arrested on charges of child exploitation
A Rincon paramedic was arrested and charged on Wednesday with sexual exploitation of children.
Brush fire quelled
More than 100 acres in Guyton off Riverside Drive erupted into flames Thursday afternoon. No one was injured and no structures were harmed, however.
Springfield looks to ease truck traffic
Officials in Springfield are working to get truck traffic off Laurel Street. Mayor Barton Alderman, Public Works Director Lowell Morgan and Councilman Charles Hinely met with representatives from the state Department of Transportation last week. Alderman said they went to the intersection of Laurel Street and Highway 119 for a look and also went to the railroad trestle. "We were lucky enough to see three or four log trucks came by to make the turn ...
State honors Temcor
Gov. Sonny Perdue presented Rincon's Temcor with this year's award for Manufacturer of the Year in the small company category (fewer than 150 employees) on Thursday. Temcor joined Perry's Perdue Farms facility and Lawrenceville's Ricoh Electronics as the state's top three manufacturers of the year.
Red Cross assisting victims of storm damage
Major storms ripped through Emanuel County Saturday night, damaging or destroying 30 homes. The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross has volunteers assisting families in Twin Cities and Adrian.
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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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