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Neidlinger steps down from council
Longtime Springfield City Council member Max Neidlinger is stepping down from his post, effective immediately.
Search goes on for missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is continuing to look for a man whom relatives have not seen since Friday morning.
ECSO needs help finding missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man who may be suffering from dementia.
Residents complain of ash road pain
It may be a couple of weeks before Effingham County officials decide on how to fix the failing ash roads in the county, but county commissioners are asserting they are working on the problems.
IDA renews pact with Chamber
The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority has approved a professional services contract with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for slightly less money.
Hollywood coming back to Effingham
Hollywood will be making another visit to Effingham County - albeit a brief one. Production representatives from the movie "Savannah" have scouted the Historic Effingham Courthouse as a location for one of the film's scenes. County project manager Adam Kobek said filming of the Effingham scene would take about day. The director, cinematographer and sound and set directors have visited the courthouse. Filming at the courthouse is expected to be one of the last scenes ...
County tries to find remedy for ash roads
It will take more than one method to repair and restore Effingham County's ash roads, county commissioners learned.
City gives its OK to Chamber permit
Springfield City Council members have cleared one hurdle for the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's planned Taste of Effingham.
Clinic may open doors for women’s health issues
With the snip of a ribbon, Janice Ford and Effingham Hospital hope women in the Springfield and north Effingham County area will take advantage of an opportunity to improve their health.
End may be in sight for service delivery squabbles
The lengthy work on a service delivery strategy could be nearing an end today. Effingham County commissioners are expected to vote on agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance and recreation with the three municipalities at their meeting today - and Rincon City Council will take up the matters of agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance, recreation and fire protection at its meeting tonight. Negotiators from the county and the cities hammered ...
Hearing on ethics investigation on hold
Attorneys for Springfield City Council members and for Mayor Jeff Northway will reconvene in Chief Judge William E. Woodrum's courtroom later this month as Northway's motion to dismiss council members' petition to remove him from office is heard.
A lotto smiles
With the oversized check in his name in his hands, Samuel Bazemore doesn't think his life will change all that much.
County easing alcohol statutes
Effingham County commissioners are easing restrictions on restaurants that serve alcohol, reducing the percentages of food sales necessary and reducing the distances between those establishments and churches and schools.
‘Hidden gem’ seeking attention from tourists
PORT WENTWORTH-Effingham County is hoping to tap into Savannah and the Coastal Empire's steady stream of tourists.
Sunday sales may have to wait
Effingham County voters may have to wait a year to act on any proposal on Sunday sales of alcohol in the county.
Articles by Section - Local
City puts new rates in play at Lost Plantation
Rincon City Council members are hoping new rates and fees will be just the draw to hook more golfers to the city's course.
Sheriff’s office ready to put new cars on the road
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office soon will put new cars on the road, replacing four cars no longer serviceable because of wrecks.
Lightning bolt strikes bank
The Coastal Bank branch in Rincon was damaged by a fire caused by a lightning strike during the storm that rolled through Effingham County late Monday afternoon.
Springfield unlikely to join future MPO
Should the Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Organization seek to include portions of Effingham County, Springfield likely won't be taking part.
Family Promise tackling homeless problem
One group of students was not entirely focused on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests given in Effingham County schools over the past several days.
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.
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