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IDA peers into tract land planning
As the Effingham Industrial Development Authority looks at plans for its Research Forest Tract, the more than 2,000 acres west of Rincon is drawing interest.
County, Rincon likely headed to mediation
With just days to go before the Oct. 31 deadline extension allowed by the state Department of Community Affairs, the city of Rincon has delivered a new proposal for service delivery strategy to Effingham County officials.
State Right to Life backs Tyler
Jessie Tyler has picked up two endorsements in his bid to claim the House District 159 seat.
‘This is our park’
The city of Rincon dedicated its first park on the city's west side Sunday afternoon under a beautiful blue sky and with a nice crowd on hand to help with the ceremony. The park was dedicated to long-time community leader Peter J. Giles Jr.
New land values on their way to property owners
Effingham County commissioners are scheduled to vote next month on a millage rate after the board of assessors approved a widely-debated property tax digest.
County has questions for hospital
Effingham Hospital officials are pressing county commissioners to approve a measure that would guarantee 2 mills in property tax. But commissioners still have questions about the hospital's plans for expansion, questions they say aren't getting answered.
Despite suspension, Atkins stays in race
Effingham County Health Department Administrator Joe Atkins and two other employees have been placed on administrative leave.
Council hopefuls get their chance
City council hopefuls in Rincon and Springfield got a chance to make a quick impression on potential voters during the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's candidates forum Wednesday morning.
Candidates make their pitch at forum
With less than two weeks until municipal elections and a special vote for a state House seat are held, candidates made a pitch for their bids at the Effingham Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast.
Chamber to host candidates’ breakfast
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a "meet the candidates" breakfast, Oct. 21 at 7:30 a.m.
Georgia Power schedules final fall power outage for today
The final scheduled power outage for the current upgrades will be today beginning at 9 a.m. Georgia Power area manager Stan Sparks said the outage will start around 9 a.m. and last up to eight hours. In case of rain, the alternate date of the outage is Oct. 21. Sparks said the outage will affect Old Augusta Road from Fort Howard Road to Chimney Road. He said there will be 158 customers who will be ...
IDA seeks a path for its RFT east-west corridor
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority is looking at its options on a proposed east-west corridor through its massive Research Forest Tract.
Victim Witness marks its 20th anniversary
Effingham's Victim Witness Assistance Program held its 20th anniversary appreciation banquet on Thursday evening and had a full house at the Mill Creek Lodge in Rincon. Chairman Ted Kandler opened the meeting and served as emcee for the evening. The group was made up of volunteers and others involved in some way in utilizing the services of this group.
Alpha Battery boot drive a big success
Rebecca Zeigler, an Alpha Battery wife and co-organizer of this past Saturday's boot drive, said the day's efforts were a big success. She said they topped their goal of $2,000 and wound up collecting over $3,000. She said they had between 15 and 20 volunteers helping with the collection at the intersection of Highway 21 and Fort Howard Road and said, "We were very pleased." The purpose of the boot drive was to help provide ...
Flu-like symptoms claim toddler
The 4-year-old daughter of a Rincon dentist succumbed to an illness on Sunday, and the child's preschool decided to close Monday and today.
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Municipal election qualifying to close this afternoon
Qualifying in the upcoming three municipal elections ends this afternoon at 4:30, and candidates have been lining up for the prospective offices.
Residents ask for help in slowing speeders
Residents of a Springfield neighborhood are pleading with city council to curtail what they see as a problem with speeders in their subdivision.
SUV wreck ejects driver, four children hurt
The driver of a Ford Explorer was flown to Memorial University Medical Center on Thursday afternoon after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 21 north near Clyo-Kildare Road.
Retreat-goers like community’s direction
ST. SIMONS ISLAND-Effingham County community leaders left the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort encouraged about being able to work together in the future.
New insurance plan expected to save county close to $900K
County commissioners have approved a new insurance package for Effingham County employees, and it's expected to save the county just under $1 million.
Judge: Order on Northway stands
An Ogeechee Judicial Circuit judge has ruled again that Jeff Northway cannot re-take his seat as mayor of Springfield.
City happy to get block grant for residents
The second time is the charm for Springfield in its quest for a community development block grant.
A slow start to qualifying
The first day of qualifying for municipal elections went by quietly.
Phillips resigns as Rincon city manager
Rincon City Manager Michael Phillips resigned his position Monday night, effective immediately.
Two local games to be shown on television
Coming soon to a TV near you - live high school football.
IDA members approve new bond financing
Effingham Industrial Development Authority members took a step Wednesday they believe will provide long-term financial support for their plans - and give them needed flexibility to entice prospects.
Rincon city manager resigns
Rincon City Manager Michael Phillips resigned his position Monday night, effective immediately.
Sheriff: Traffic unit living up to billing
The numbers are telling Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie the traffic enforcement unit is doing what he promised it would accomplish. And he says it's doing a better job than anyone realizes.
County prepares to repair some ash roads
Some of Effingham County's ash roads will be getting a fix, after commissioners approved repairs to three damaged roads.
Chambliss talks jobs at EFACEC
During his August recess tour of Georgia, the constant theme has been jobs for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
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