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Metro police warn of income tax preparation scam
Tax preparation season presents opportunities for fraud and some are being caught off-guard by consultants who are not what they claim.
Signups for CRP to begin next month
ATHENS-Hobby Stripling, Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Georgia announced a general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will begin on March 14 and continue through April 15. During the signup period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup at their county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.
USDA makes microloans available in Effingham
Donnie Thomas, acting state director of USDA Rural Development, presented a ceremonial big check to members of the Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). Through RMAP, SBAC will provide micro-loans - loans less than $50,000 - to small rural businesses. SBAC is receiving a $400,000 loan and a $100,000 grant. The event was held at Southeast Technical College in Vidalia.
Woman back with family
A woman discovered by Effingham County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday afternoon is back with her family.
City takes another shot at block grant
The city of Springfield may be ready to take another run at a block grant to help out residents of the Railroad Avenue area.
Mayor, council due in court Wednesday
Springfield City Council members seeking Mayor Jeff Northway's ouster and the mayor are scheduled to be in court Wednesday morning before Judge William Woodrum Jr.
City’s EEOC inquiry complete
Springfield city officials have concluded an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission inquiry into an incident that took place at Ulmer Park prior to a barbecue cookoff.
No serious injuries in accident
No serious injuries were reported in a collision between a pickup and a diesel truck Thursday morning at the intersection of HIghway 80 and Old River Road in Eden.
Springfield working on event permit
Springfield City Council members are working on amending their special event use permits after a request from the Effingham Chamber of Commerce.
Highway 80 reopened
All lanes on Highway 80 have been reopened.
Accident closes roadway
All lanes on Highway 80 at Old River Road are closed in Effingham County following an accident with injuries involving a diesel truck and a car. Diesel is on the roadway and will be closed until further notice. Motorist are asked to avoid the area.
City council honors stricken firefighter
Rincon City Council members have paid an honor to a volunteer firefighter who is on the mend after suffering a stroke.
Springfield to take up signs issues
Springfield City Council members are expected to discuss a long-debated temporary sign ordinance at tonight's meeting.
Lawmakers see brighter days ahead
ATLANTA-Members of Effingham County's General Assembly delegation remain optimistic, though cautiously, about the prospects for the state budget.
Heidt asks to get a new trial
A man convicted last month in the double murder of his father and brother is seeking a new trial.
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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.
Stone not guilty of vehicular homicide
An Effingham County jury found Robbie Stone of reckless driving but not guilty of vehicular homicide.
County tries to warm up to solar farm projects
Recent requests about solar farms has Effingham County commissioners wondering how to handle those inquiries for certain zoning districts.
Residents aim ire
One by one, speakers told state Environmental Protection Division representatives that the agency wasn't doing its job and the pollution of the Ogeechee River had to stop.
Witness says driver in fatal accident was ‘driving crazy’
Robbie Stone was "driving crazy" prior to having a wreck that killed two Effingham County teenagers, one of the survivors of the crash testified Thursday in Stone's vehicular homicide trial.
Set your clocks ahead and check smoke alarms, fire escape plans
Sunday marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time and that means moving your clocks ahead one hour (spring forward) before retiring for the evening Saturday. It is also a great time to think about fire safety, according to fire safety professionals.
Youngster to lead Effingham Kiss-a-Pig effort
Last year, Abbey Brannen helped her assistant principal at Ebenezer Elementary School, Dana Wright, raise the most money in the American Diabetes Association's Kiss-a-Pig campaign.
Sheriff asks for ‘no’ on House Bill 1
Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie has asked state lawmakers to reconsider a piece of legislation that he and other sheriffs believe will make it harder to seize criminals' assets.
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