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Firm withdraws as county auditor
Effingham County commissioners will start the process to choose a new auditor at their meeting Tuesday.
Sheriff: New jail could be ready in March
Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie is hesitant to use the word "nice" to describe a jail.
Driver in fatal wreck dies from injuries
South Effingham High School paid tribute at Friday's homecoming game to a current student and an alumnus who died during the week.
Three people killed in rash of weekend accidents
Authorities are continuing to investigate a series of fatal wrecks that took place over the weekend.
Crash claims life of SEHS senior
Update (Friday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m.): Henry Longworth was pronounced dead late this afternoon at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
ECSO to get new fleet of patrol cars
It may be several weeks until they hit the road, but the Effingham County Sheriff's Office is about to field almost a new fleet of patrol cars.
City gets $500K grant for 9th Street work
The city of Rincon has received a $500,000 community development block grant grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Mars could be open by early next year
The doors to a finished and ready-for-business Mars Theatre are expected to open early next year.
12th District hopefuls court GOP voters
SYLVANIA - With the general election more than 13 months away, Rick Allen and John Stone, vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia's 12th Congressional District, are speaking at fish fries and jostling over debate plans.
Health department makes flu vaccine available
The weather outside may still feel like summer, but the fact is that flu season is here and it's never too early to get vaccinated. The Effingham County Health Department now has flu vaccine available for the general public.
Decison on audit for next year splits commissioners
Divisions among Effingham County commissioners resurfaced Tuesday night over discussions on next year's audit.
County moves to bolster inmates’ breakfast
Complaints from jail and prison inmates have subsided after Effingham County commissioners approved changes to the food service contract and beefed up their breakfast.
County to drive ahead with ash road fixes
Work on fixing several of Effingham County's troubled ash roads could begin soon, but county commissioners also worried what could be done for a more permanent solution.
King America faces more civil suits
A Guyton couple has filed suit against King America Finishing and its parent company, Westex, for damages from the May 2011 fish kill.
Finished road means new addresses for some
Some residents along Fort Howard and Rincon Stillwell roads will be getting notices soon that their addresses won't be Fort Howard Road or Rincon Stillwell Road.
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State issues pet treat recall
State Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting consumers to the recall of particular packages of Bailey's Choice dog treats. These products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella and should be discarded.
Insurance commissioner: Check smoke alarms when re-setting clocks
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to standard time this Sunday.
Healing through laughter
Ronda Rich not only carried on a family tradition of finding humor in life's challenges, she made a career of it.
Inspiration for Alzheimer’s fundraiser passes away
David Jimenez spent the final day of his life the way he enjoyed so many others - with a golf club in his hand.
Deputies to isolate sex offenders during Halloween
Registered sex offenders on probation in Effingham County will be spending their Halloween at the sheriff's office.
County, King America reach out-of-court settlement
An agreement between Effingham County and King America Finishing is under wraps, until all the signatures have been received, after county commissioners agreed Tuesday night to an out-of-court settlement.
DNR seeking land acquistion proposals
As the state's lead agency for implementing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division is soliciting proposals for land acquisition projects in the coastal region that are consistent with the state's coastal and estuarine land conservation plan.
County selects new auditing firm
After receiving an extension for last year's audit, Effingham County's commissioners may have to get another one to complete this year's audit.
BoC to look at county government set-up
Effingham County commissioners will meet with an Association of County Commissioners of Georgia representative next month to discuss a possible change in how the county government is organized.
No damage found from plant’s chemical spill
A chemical spill in September at a Screven County textiles plant was no threat to the Ogeechee River, according to an attorney speaking for the Ogeechee Riverkeeper.
More than a facelift
Some Effingham County neighborhoods are getting their own version of an extreme makeover.
County holds off on KAF settlement
Effingham County commissioners tabled executing an agreement with King America Finishing at a special called meeting Wednesday afternoon.
The drive begins for Last Mile project
PORT WENTWORTH - The move to get Savannah port truck traffic off Highway 21 got a major shove Thursday afternoon.
New title but same duties for theater director
It's a new job title for Tommy Deadwyler, but the duties aren't changing.
Grant gives ECSO new breath-testing tool
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has a new and up-to-date device to make county roads safer.
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