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Former ‘This Old House’ host to deliver GHS keynote address
Steve Thomas, host of "Save Our History" on The History Channel and former host of PBS's "This Old House," will present the keynote address at the Georgia Historical Society's 168th annual meeting. Thomas will speak on the importance of preserving the artifacts of history and the adventure of discovering the past. The keynote address will be held at the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
County may help with I-16 interchange funding
The Effingham County Economic Development Authority and DP Partners are inching closer and closer to development of the 1,700-acre tract the development company has plans for near Interstate 16 and Old River Road in south Effingham.
Lawmakers resolve to solve PeachCare
Effingham County lawmakers believe the few short days left for the General Assembly will result in a budget both chambers can be happy with and will keep PeachCare afloat.
Springfield to look at raising fire rates
The Springfield City Council discussed an increase in user fees with Fire Chief Edwin Rahn on Tuesday.
McCabe gets sentence
A former gymnastics coach who pled guilty in December to two charges in connection with his arrest for child exploitation was sentenced to 30 years in jail Monday.
Cops make meth bust
Effingham County Sheriff deputies arrested two men who were carrying a dangerous chemical in their car, a chemical used to make methamphetamine.
Rincon to ask state for more water, for now
Rincon officials are looking to the future as they work out plans to gain more water and use the water they have more efficiently.
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Springfield to seek grant for reuse water
Springfield is taking its first furtive steps toward adding a reuse water system to its wastewater treatment plant.
Neighborhood prepares for another busy Halloween
With an assemblage permit from the county in hand, the residents of Royal Oaks subdivision are planning their annual Halloween celebration.
Georgia soldiers teach seed germination to Afghans
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan-The Georgia Agribusiness Development Team continued working toward building the economy in Wardak province with a seed germination class at the Director of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock compound in Maiden Shahr district Sept. 21.
Dancing the night away
Quick, quick, slow; quick, quick, slow. 5-6-7-8.
Another tragedy strikes school
Effingham County High School staff, students and administration are coming to grips with the death of another student from an automobile accident.
City welcomes grant
The long-awaited grant is in the city of Springfield's hands.
ECSO unveils social media platforms
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has launched a social media program. The social media plan includes a Facebook page and a Twitter account.
City finishes cleanup from storms
Rincon firefighters, public works crews and residents were busy Sunday night and Monday cleaning up the debris and the damage from a sudden, powerful storm that swept through the area Sunday afternoon.
Effingham receives food, shelter set-aside funds
Effingham County has been awarded federal funds under phase 29 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program State Set-Aside.
Courthouse sets a standard
The Effingham County Historic Courthouse received a long-awaited award Monday afternoon, sealing local leaders' commitment to preserving the past with an eye toward the future.
Alcohol changes move closer to a vote
Effingham County commissioners have approved the first reading of two ordinances that could allow voters to approve Sunday package sales of beer and wine and to pave the way for Sunday sales of alcohol by the drink.
Plant’s penalty not enough, say Riverkeeper, supporters
BLITCHTON-Citizens who live along or near the Ogeechee River were urged not to give up the fight and continue to take their plight through legal channels and elected officials.
Historic Courthouse to receive LEED plaque
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners will be holding a LEED Plaque Presentation Ceremony on Monday. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the newly rehabilitated Historic Effingham County Courthouse.
County takes next step in new jail plans
Effingham County commissioners have agreed to move forward with a design-build contract for a new county jail in three separate phases.
Class action, Riverkeeper suits moving ahead
Two lawsuits pending against a Screven County textile facility alleged to be the source of a massive May fish kill on the Ogeechee River are moving forward - and plaintiffs in one case are hoping to move the suit back to the state level.
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