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Statesboro to host state NAACP leaders
NAACP leaders from throughout Georgia will meet in downtown Statesboro on Jan. 24 and 25.
County to take up travel policy again
Effingham County commissioners will take up a travel policy Tuesday that has been tabled three times.
Bracing for the cold?
More chilly weather is in store for Effingham County, with temperatures likely in the teens and wind chills as low as single digits early Tuesday morning and into Wednesday.
Statesboro to hold hearing on controversial club
Statesboro City Council members will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning to hear evidence as to whether the alcohol license issued to Karen Pittman Brown for the operation of Primetime Lounge, 608C Northside Drive W., should be suspended or revoked.
Homeowners may get relief from cold’s damage
ATLANTA - With historic low temperatures expected for across the state over the next few days, Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians that if their homes are damaged by the extreme cold, they may get financial relief through their homeowners policies.
Agencies to hold winter weather chat
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security and key partners will host a Twitter chat to help promote winter weather preparedness.
Five people killed in New Year’s wrecks across state
The state Department of Public Safety reported five deaths on state roads during the New Year's Day holiday.
Rincon man hurt in New Year’s Eve accident
SAVANNAH – An Effingham County man was seriously injured on New Year's Eve when a minivan ran over him in downtown Savannah.
Plant permit appeal to be heard
A longtime vocal critic of Guyton's wastewater treatment plans will have another chance to state his case.
As calendar turns, check expiration date on license
As the New Year begins, Department of Driver Services Commissioner Rob Mikell recommends checking the expiration date of your driver's license or ID card.
Rincon chosen for community housing initiative
Five Georgia communities - Albany, Douglasville, Perry, Porterdale and Rincon - have been selected to begin a three-year program to assist them in addressing their housing needs.
DNR ranger honored after rescuing hunters lost on the Ogeechee
Four conservation rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Division, including one who came to the aid of four lost hunters along the Ogeechee Rivers, recently were recognized at the 2013 Governor's Public Safety Awards ceremony.
Insurance commissioner stresses fireworks safety
ATLANTA - State Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens urges parents to protect their children - and themselves - from the dangers of fireworks during the New Year's holiday.
ECSO warns against firing guns to celebrate New Year’s
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is reminding all citizens to be responsible and not to fire a gun in a reckless manner, to ensure a safe New Year's Eve for all.
Commissioners trying to finalize administrator’s job, duties
When Effingham County commissioners convene next Tuesday, they may resume deliberations on what the next county administrator will do.
Articles by Section - Local
Moretz to learn sentence Wednesday
Kim Moretz will be back in Effingham County Superior Court on Wednesday, to be sentenced for her role in the gruesome death of a Wilmington Island man.
Moretz guilty of concealing Ray's death
An Effingham County jury found Kimberly Moretz guilty Friday of concealing the death a Wilmington Island man last January and of hindering the apprehension of the man investigators say committed it, her husband Chad Moretz.
Moretz jury likely to start deliberations Friday
Kimberly Moretz's trial began Wednesday with the prosecution accusing her of committing "inexcusable actions" and her attorney countering that "she's a victim in every way in this case."
Locals lobby for passage of Ava’s Law
A contingent from Effingham County traveled to Atlanta on Tuesday to show their support for autism insurance reform.
Four-way stop at Blue Jay, Midland to start Tuesday
Effingham County is preparing to go live with new safety improvements to the intersection of Blue Jay Road and Midland Road. The intersection will officially be a four-way stop Tuesday around 11 a.m. As a true four-way stop, all traffic will be required to stop and check both directions for oncoming traffic.
Fire chief suspended but will keep job
Springfield Fire Chief Travis Zittrouer has been suspended for 15 days without pay, following his arrest last month for driving under the influence.
DNR grant for Ebenezer Crossing draws praise
The purchase of hundreds of acres along the Ebenezer Creek for preservation purposes is getting a significant boost.
Mars Theatre to get wired for the future
With the building now finished, the Springfield City Council took steps Thursday night to get the nuts and bolts of the Mars Theatre's interior completed.
Aid sought for family that lost two sons, home in fire
A fund has been set up to help a local family devastated by a fire last week.
State’s severe weather awareness week is under way
Severe Weather Awareness Week kicked off Monday in Georgia, a time when residents are encouraged to set aside a few minutes each day to prepare for unexpected events, practice emergency response procedures for all types of weather and learn more about local threats.
Governor forms task force to find storm response fix
Gov. Nathan Deal announced immediate reforms for how the state communicates with Georgians when under a winter storm warning; he also named the Governor's Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force, which will advise on implementation of reforms and suggest short-term and long-term solutions.
Local, state leaders meet at Effingham Day at the Capitol
Effingham County leaders and Chamber of Commerce members, along with members of its state legislative delegation, met with state officials Monday and Tuesday during the Chamber's Effingham Day at the Capitol.
EPD supports Burns’ emergency response bill
ATLANTA - A bill introduced late in last year's General Assembly session is getting support from environmental groups as it comes back before state legislators.
Medical marijuana bill may be gaining support
ATLANTA - What could become one of the General Assembly's most controversial bills is generating quite a buzz - well before it hits the floor for a vote.
Not snow much
The warnings local officials issued to stay off Effingham County roads on Tuesday and Wednesday appear to have paid off.
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