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Earlier today deputies were dispatched to a residence on Half Moon Drive in reference to a possible burglary. The caller stated that a tall, thin, white male with no shirt ran into the woods behind the residence. As deputies responded to the area, they spotted a white male with no shirt, wearing khaki shorts, and sneakers, but before they could approach the subject, he ran into the wood line. After an exhaustive search, the suspect was not located. Patrol efforts will be increased in the area. Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie ask that you continue to look out for your neighbor, and ...
July 13, 2017
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Kim
Dennis
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Local
On Saturday morning, members of the Guyton community met with Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie and deputies of the Effingham County Sheriff's Department in the first ever Unity in the Community event.
May 24, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Concerned and informed members of the community attended a public hearing Wednesday night regarding the DRT America Plant in Springfield and the current status of a permit from the Environmental Protection Division which would allow the plant to release wastewater into Ebenezer Creek.
May 24, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
The South Effingham High School NJROTC was recently designated a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors for the 2016-2017 school year by the Naval Service Training Command.
May 19, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
May 19, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
2017 Assessment Notices have been mailed.
May 19, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
RINCON - In partnership with Effingham and Bryan County regional manufacturing partners, Savannah Technical College will offer the Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) Technical Certificate of Credit program.
May 19, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
On May 2, graduating seniors from South Effingham High School and Effingham County High School celebrating College Acceptance Day by coming to school dressed in the shirt of the school that they will attend.
May 18, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
One of Effingham County's strongest and bravest citizens, Zack Norton, was honored recently by an equally strong and brave group of Effingham County Sheriff's Deputies.
May 18, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Effingham County second grade students gathered in the gymnasium of Ebenezer Middle School Thursday to put their knowledge on safety to the test at the 16th Annual Quick-Think-A-Thon.
May 17, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
An Effingham County family of three recently added a few members to the family - seven, to be exact - as their adoption of the "Super Seven" was finalized May 9.
May 17, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
A public hearing regarding DRT America and the potential hazard it could cause to Ebenezer Creek will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at the Effingham County Administrative Complex in Springfield.
May 16, 2017
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Effingham Community Orchestra will perform its spring concert on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks Dept. Gymnasium, located at 808 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield.
May 15, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will host their 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger! Food Drive on Saturday.
May 12, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
Last week, many citizens of Effingham County came into contact or saw from a distance two characters walking the roads and streets of the community.
May 12, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local
