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Neidlinger steps down from council
Longtime Springfield City Council member Max Neidlinger is stepping down from his post, effective immediately.
Search goes on for missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is continuing to look for a man whom relatives have not seen since Friday morning.
ECSO needs help finding missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man who may be suffering from dementia.
Residents complain of ash road pain
It may be a couple of weeks before Effingham County officials decide on how to fix the failing ash roads in the county, but county commissioners are asserting they are working on the problems.
IDA renews pact with Chamber
The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority has approved a professional services contract with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for slightly less money.
Hollywood coming back to Effingham
Hollywood will be making another visit to Effingham County - albeit a brief one. Production representatives from the movie "Savannah" have scouted the Historic Effingham Courthouse as a location for one of the film's scenes. County project manager Adam Kobek said filming of the Effingham scene would take about day. The director, cinematographer and sound and set directors have visited the courthouse. Filming at the courthouse is expected to be one of the last scenes ...
County tries to find remedy for ash roads
It will take more than one method to repair and restore Effingham County's ash roads, county commissioners learned.
City gives its OK to Chamber permit
Springfield City Council members have cleared one hurdle for the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's planned Taste of Effingham.
Clinic may open doors for women’s health issues
With the snip of a ribbon, Janice Ford and Effingham Hospital hope women in the Springfield and north Effingham County area will take advantage of an opportunity to improve their health.
End may be in sight for service delivery squabbles
The lengthy work on a service delivery strategy could be nearing an end today. Effingham County commissioners are expected to vote on agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance and recreation with the three municipalities at their meeting today - and Rincon City Council will take up the matters of agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance, recreation and fire protection at its meeting tonight. Negotiators from the county and the cities hammered ...
Hearing on ethics investigation on hold
Attorneys for Springfield City Council members and for Mayor Jeff Northway will reconvene in Chief Judge William E. Woodrum's courtroom later this month as Northway's motion to dismiss council members' petition to remove him from office is heard.
A lotto smiles
With the oversized check in his name in his hands, Samuel Bazemore doesn't think his life will change all that much.
County easing alcohol statutes
Effingham County commissioners are easing restrictions on restaurants that serve alcohol, reducing the percentages of food sales necessary and reducing the distances between those establishments and churches and schools.
‘Hidden gem’ seeking attention from tourists
PORT WENTWORTH-Effingham County is hoping to tap into Savannah and the Coastal Empire's steady stream of tourists.
Sunday sales may have to wait
Effingham County voters may have to wait a year to act on any proposal on Sunday sales of alcohol in the county.
Articles by Section - Local
GSU targets fall for start of shooting sports center work
Plans for a $7 million Shooting Sports Education Center at Georgia Southern University could go to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents within two months for construction to begin this fall.
18-wheeler wreck claims one life
Criminal charges are expected against an Alabama man after the tractor trailer he was driving collided with a car and killed an Effingham County woman Friday morning.
County goes over timber ordinance
The debate over a possible timber operations ordinance likely will continue, after commissioners batted it around at their meeting last Tuesday.
Bryan sheriff: Dogs maul, kill toddler
A North Bryan toddler died Wednesday after reportedly being mauled outside her home by a pack of family dogs while family members were inside.
VA clinic opens its doors in Statesboro
Military veterans, politicians and civic groups battled for more than six years to bring a Veterans Affairs health clinic to Statesboro.
County OKs swap for Central School site
Effingham County commissioners may be able to move ahead with plans for the old Central School site, after agreeing to a property swap with the Board of Education.
Riverkeeper ‘disappointed’ in judge’s ruling
Ogeechee Riverkeeper Emily Markesteyn said she is "disappointed" in a Georgia judge's denial of a petition seeking a halt on a Screven County textiles industry from discharging wastewater into the Ogeechee River.
Cribbs wins special election
The Springfield City Council will have a full complement of members once Justin Cribbs is sworn into office.
Man accused in shovel attack pleads guilty
An Effingham County man scheduled to go on trial this week for murder instead pled guilty to a lesser charge.
County may look at effect of log trucks on roads
Effingham County commissioners are expected to take up Tuesday a proposal for a timber operations ordinance.
A volunteer spirit
Shaw Wilkerson appreciates the people who have helped him since he was diagnosed with autism at age 5.
City to take look at how to run Mars Theatre
Springfield City Council is creating an advisory board to help figure out who will run the Mars Theater once renovations are complete and the building is open for business.
Corbitt tapped as Rincon city manager
When Wesley Corbitt returns to Rincon City Hall on Monday, he'll get to take the interim tag off his title.
Stone sentenced to 1 year for 2010 fatal accident
Robbie Stone received the maximum sentence Thursday of 12 months in jail for reckless driving in a 2010 crash that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers.
Jury acquits Stone of vehicular homicide charges
Robbie Stone could not hold back tears Friday as an Effingham County jury cleared him of charges that could have sent him to jail for 75 years.
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