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County OKs payment for generator
A longstanding issue for Effingham County commissioners has been resolved, after commissioners voted to pay a bill due for a generator installed by a fellow commissioner's company.
Ready to take office
Incoming Effingham County commissioner Jamie Deloach was sworn in Monday evening at the Historic Effingham Courthouse. Probate Judge Beth Rahn Mosley adminisered the oath of office to Deloach and other elected officials who won re-election to their posts, including commissioners Vera Jones and Phil Kieffer and state court solicitor Mark Lee.
Family picks up the pieces after Christmas night blaze
An Effingham County family's home was destroyed by a fire on Christmas evening.
County audit headed to state in time
The 2014 audit of Effingham County's operations came back with only three findings and no material weaknesses and has been forwarded to the state for its review.
Officials plea for safe driving on New Year’s
For many, New Year's Eve involves consuming alcohol at parties. So it comes as no surprise that there's a spike in drunk driving crashes at the end of the year.
Animal shelter residents get new Atlanta homes
Though the Effingham County Animal Shelter has been fortunate not to need to euthanize any animals lately, shelter director Cory Whitfield offers a grim reminder.
County closes in on land for recreation complex
It may be a while before shovels start turning dirt into ball fields, but Effingham County has taken a necessary big step toward its next recreation facility.
Springfield approves $2.2 million budget
Springfield City Council has approved a fiscal year 2015 budget, and the proposed budget is a 12 percent increase over the current spending plan.
Operation Zero Tolerance hits the road
Operation Zero Tolerance is under way and that means increased patrols and high visibility enforcement in Georgia.
ECHS mourns band student killed in crash
The show went on for the Effingham County High School band, even though the students were mourning the loss of one of their own.
Rincon set to OK smaller FY15 budgets
Rincon City Council is set to approve a budget for its coming fiscal year that is smaller than its current operating plan.
Rincon may be adding another K9
The Rincon Police Department could be adding to its roster.
State urges doing homework on charities
ATLANTA - Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to people planning to donate to charitable organizations during the holiday season.
AAA offering Tow2Go
One in five consumers said they have never used a designated driver while away from home and drinking, according to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ Survey. AAA and Bud Light urge motorists to plan ahead for the holiday weekend if they will be out drinking. This means choosing a designated driver, staying where you are celebrating, using a cab or finding another form of sober transportation.
Ebenezer Crossing to be preserved
One of the most historically significant and ecologically fragile areas of Effingham County will be preserved for future generations.
Articles by Section - Local
Former mayor pleads guilty
A former Springfield mayor pled guilty last Wednesday to charges of perjury and false swearing.
Screven textile plant cleaning up its act
STATESBORO - After recent violations regarding on-site discharge, a Screven County textiles plant is making changes to rectify the matter.
Guyton resident questions mayor, council
A Guyton resident brought up a series of concerns about how the city is being run - and how her issues are not being addressed - to the city council.
Alexander named chief in Pembroke
It hasn't taken long - and he didn't have to go far - for Randy Alexander to find a new job.
Lady Mustangs playing in memory of teammate
The South Effingham girls basketball team's game against Glynn Academy last Tuesday was a happy occasion.
Commissioners balk at accepting new ECSO headquarters
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office deputies and staff have moved back into their renovated building - but no one is ready to hand over a certificate saying the administrative complex.
County adds land for planned rec complex
As the master plan has its finishing touches applied, Effingham County will have plenty of room for its anticipated central recreation complex.
Guyton to start search for new chief
It hasn't taken long - and he didn't have to go far - for Randy Alexander to find a new job.
SEHS students mourn schoolmate
The South Effingham girls basketball team played with heavy hearts tonight against Coffee after losing one of their teammates this week.
County to open warming station
With temperatures expected to drop below freezing over the next couple days, Effingham Emergency Management is providing an emergency warming station for citizens who would otherwise be exposed to inclement weather.
A quiet respite in the storm
As a firefighter, Brooke Dicks can have intense work days.
County wants to get good word on shelter out
Effingham County officials are wondering how best to get the word out about the work being done by the animal shelter.
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