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A horse in Effingham County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). EEE also has been detected in the mosquito population in Chatham County. EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that causes swelling of the brain and poses a significant risk to both horses and humans.
July 28, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
Michael Muldrew, currently chief assistant district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, will become the circuit's newest Superior Court judge in January, after outpolling Martha Hall in Tuesday's runoff.
July 27, 2016
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By Al Hackle
Statesboro Herald
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Local
While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the summer to meet patient needs.
July 27, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
This year's annual Effingham Chamber of Commerce retreat is taking a different approach - and will be in a different locale.
July 27, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit's Court-Appointed Special Advocates will have to wait to receive funding from the same source as Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program.
July 27, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Effingham County's presence on the World Wide Web could be changing soon.
July 27, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The Rincon Police Department's K9 corps will be getting new rides.
July 26, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Dr. Lawton C. Davis, the current health director of the South Central Health District, has been named to replace Dr. Diane Z. Weems, who announced she will retire as director of the Coastal Health District at the end of the month.
July 20, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
Springfield residents who leave their garbage carts out on the street a little too long could be facing a fine.
July 19, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The longest continuous serving member of the Effingham Industrial Development Authority has relinquished his seat on the board.
July 19, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
A French company building a turpentine distilling plant and the city of Springfield have reached an agreement for water service to the facility.
July 19, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Early voting for the July 26 runoff between Martha Hall and Michael Muldrew in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Superior Court judge race is under way.
July 13, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
The Historic Effingham Society's Living History Site could be getting a piece of Rincon to display soon.
July 12, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority has put into a motion a budget for the current fiscal year that is smaller than the previous budget.
July 12, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
With the nearly 1,560 acres of the tract off Old River Road and Interstate 16 now back under its control, the Effingham Industrial Development Authority is putting into motion its capital improvement plan.
July 12, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
