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State forms water use task force
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue has announced the creation of a task force that will help develop contingencies for water consumption as a result of the recent water ruling limiting the access of Lake Lanier for water supply.
Red Cross flood relief efforts continue across Southeast
Sixteen Red Cross emergency response vehicles are providing mobile feeding and distributing cleanup supplies in flood-ravaged neighborhoods.
Georgia Power plans outage for Thursday
Georgia Power will have a second planned outage to upgrade the system on Thursday beginning at 9 a.m.
Deputies, troopers probe Sunday fatal accident
Effingham sheriff's deputies, along with the Georgia State Patrol, are investigating what apparently began as a dispute involving gunfire and then resulted in a car crash Sunday night that proved fatal for the driver.
UGa team to take close look at Research Forest Tract
A research team from the University of Georgia will be putting together a proposal for the Effingham Industrial Development Authority's Research Forest Tract.
Owens seeks return to Rincon council
Frank Owens, who served on Rincon's city council beginning in 1990, is seeking a council seat in the upcoming November elections.
Work forging ahead on Old Augusta Road
Work on Old Augusta Road phase 1 is nearing the end of the road as blacktop has begun to be poured, and phase 2's work may not be far off, Effingham County commissioners learned.
Senators, Biden tour flood-ravaged areas
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., joined Vice President Joe Biden on Friday to tour areas in north Georgia and metro Atlanta damaged by severe weather and flooding last week and urged the administration to expand the number of counties eligible for federal aid.
State DNR announces Coastal Incentive Grants are available
The Georgia Coastal Management Program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division announces the availability of Coastal Incentive Grant funds for projects that further its mission to balance economic development in Georgia's coastal area with the preservation of natural, environmental, historical, archaeological and recreational resources.
Flood damage toll at $250M
State Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine said flooding across north Georgia has caused an estimated $250 million in losses, most of that amount uninsured.
CSB cites lapses at Imperial Sugar
U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigators said Thursday the Feb. 7, 2008, explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth resulted from ongoing releases of sugar from inadequately designed and maintained dust collection equipment, conveyors, and sugar handling equipment.
Stimulus funds can grow longleaf pine forests
Federal stimulus funds are now available to help Effingham County landowners establish longleaf pine forests on storm-damaged woodland areas in need of reforestation.
Tyler enters House race
Effingham County native Jesse Tyler entered the race Tuesday morning to replace Buddy Carter in the Georgia House of Representatives' 159th District seat.
Rincon seeks answers on potholes
The city of Rincon finds itself caught between a pothole and a hard place. Several potholes - some very large and potentially damaging - have pockmarked East Towne Park Drive and have caused a hazard to vehicles traveling in that area. The city says it's currently attempting to identify the owners so the proper steps can be taken to improve the area and remove the hazards. City Manager Michael Phillips said that there are multiple ...
Georgia Power plans outage for today
There will be a planned power outage today on Rahn Station Road between Highway 21 and McCall Road, Georgia Power officials said.
Articles by Section - Local
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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