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County to consider jail agreement again today
Effingham County commissioners will take up an agreement with the three municipalities for county jail services at their meeting today.
Pitching in for the Great American Cleanup
The Effingham County sanitation department made a pitch to Springfield to see if the city wants to pitch in with the Great American Cleanup.
City pushes ahead with block grant application
The city of Springfield is trying to clear up an issue with the state as it pushes forward with a community development block grant application.
Metro unemployment rate rises to 9.3 percent
ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Savannah area increased to 9.3 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.0 percent in December. The jobless rate in the metro Savannah area in January 2010 was also 9.3 percent.
Democrats choose new leadership
The Effingham Democratic Committee elected new officers Feb. 17. Gussie Nease, chairperson and Willie Webb, vice-chair, had to resign from their positions due to health reasons. The new officers are chairperson Jack Garvin and vice-chair Homer Wallace. Retaining their positions are Hank Heller as treasurer and Cathy Brantley as secretary. Nease and Webb will continue to serve on the Effingham Democratic Committee. Nease expressed a desire for a fluid transition and continued growth. "In the ...
Deadline to file property tax return is April 1
April 1 is the deadline for filing a property tax return for 2011. The return is your estimation of value of your property. This date is also the deadline for filing for homestead exemption and Specialized Assessments such as Conservation Use Valuation covenants for 2011.
Farm Bureau marks Ag Awareness Day in state
Georgia's farmers not only preserve the lush farmland you enjoy during a drive in the country, they also help feed the world.
Tea Party to discuss fair tax
The Effingham County Tea Party will be hosting a meeting tonight to discuss the tax system and specifically to provide information about the fair tax.
County holds off on buying new patrol cars
Effingham County commissioners decided not to buy new patrol cars - at least, not any of the Ford Crown Victorias - for now.
County putting ash road mix to the test
Fixing the troubled ash roads in Effingham County could take several different methods, depending on the remedies needed, county commissioners learned Tuesday.
Busy Rincon Fire Dept. to get new gear
Rincon fire fighters should be getting upgraded safety equipment, after city council members approved starting a bid process for a host of gear items.
IDA to spin better Web site
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority may be changing how the world sees it - online.
IDA wants to get moving on work for I-16 tract
With interest in the Effingham Industrial Development Authority's I-16 tracts percolating, board members are weighing what to do to get those parcels ready - and how quickly they may need to act.
City vows to address drainage
Residents of a flood-plagued neighborhood asked Springfield City Council members what's taken so long to find out what can be done about their problems.
ECSO continues searches
Effingham County Sheriff's deputies are continuing their search for a man reported missing by his family more than week ago.
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State issues charitable giving advisory
ATLANTA - Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to individuals planning to donate to charitable organizations during times of national crisis.
Springfield sewer work almost done
Work on a long-awaited sewage improvement project in Springfield could be completed soon, city officials said.
Tree, limbs crash into house Sunday morning
A Springfield home was rendered inhabitable when tree limbs crashed through it Sunday morning.
ECSO opens up drug drop-off box
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is taking a simple step in hopes of addressing a big problem.
Renovations coming to state’s welcome centers
ATLANTA -T he State Transportation Board's Gateways Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the renovation of Georgia's welcome centers. The Gateways Committee committed funds to the effort from the revenues collected from the Georgia LOGO program.
Judge recuses himself in vehicular homicide case
The court proceedings in a 2011 Effingham County vehicular homicide have taken an unexpected turn.
Coastal Health District marks National Infant Immunization Week
Last year in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties, more than 100,000 people, including infants and children, got immunized against diseases that could make them very sick or even worse.
County tries to stem wrecks at problem crossing
An accident-plagued intersection has Effingham County officials wondering what steps to take to make it safer.
Effingham Democrats install new officers
Jack Garvin was re-elected chairman of the Effingham Democratic Committee, and Homer Wallace was returned as first vice-chair. Jimmie Snooks was elected as second vice chair. With a growing membership, Claudia Collier was elected to take over the duties from long-time secretary Cathy Brantley, and Carla Freels was elected as treasurer.
County seeks solution to radio tower problems
Effingham County officials are trying to find a solution to a problem plaguing emergency personnel, especially in the south end of the county, when they try to communicate with each other.
County, cities find a LOST agreement
Effingham County commissioners and the three city councils have agreed on how to split up sales tax proceeds and possibly averted a two-day court proceeding.
Like father, like son
For many military service members, the toughest aspect of an overseas deployment is leaving family behind for months at a time.
Komen for the Cure funds Effingham Health System forums
Six breast health education forums hosted by Effingham Health System are part of a record-breaking total of $345,000 the Coastal Georgia affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded for community services to fund everything from educational programs to screening mammograms.
City OKs alcohol permit for Mars event
Springfield City Council approved plans Tuesday for a Mars Theatre fundraiser to be held May 4.
Mars work to begin soon
The next step in the Mars Theatre restoration efforts could begin soon.
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