Commissioners to add to assessors board

Effingham County commissioners have agreed to ask the state for a performance review of the board of assessors and to expand the membership of the board.

Baxley won’t run for council again

Rincon City Councilman Ken Baxley will not seek another term on council, he announced Monday.

Retreat strikes a chord of cooperation

ST. SIMONS ISLAND - Community, business and political leaders gathered Thursday and Friday to map out a far-reaching and long-range vision of what they think Effingham County can be.

But lawmakers sound sour note on budget

Local lawmakers don't expect the GREAT plan or an increase in the tobacco tax, even as the state stares at continuing dwindling revenues.

Health Department to hold flu shot clinics

It's time to roll up your sleeve and arm yourself against the seasonal flu. Getting vaccinated each year is one of the best ways you can avoid catching or spreading the virus. The Effingham County Health Department will offer seasonal flu shot clinics from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 4 and Sept. 18. Appointments are required.

USDA seeks comments on farmers’ TAA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on a proposed rule that would establish the procedures and eligibility criteria for receiving assistance under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program.

Limited tickets available for Rice speech at Georgia Southern University

A limited number of tickets will be available to the public to hear former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speak at Georgia Southern University's Hanner Fieldhouse on Sept. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. Rice will speak to the student body about leadership, followed by a short question and answer session.

GSP: Labor Day traffic to be heavy

ATLANTA - The 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period begins this Friday evening at 6 p.m. and traffic on Georgia roads is expected to be heavy. Col. Bill Hitchens, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said a number of local events across the state will contribute to make for a busy holiday period.

Rincon stands its ground in land spat

What began as a routine Rincon City Council meeting Monday night turned out to be a long narrative by city attorney Raymond Dickey and punctuated by Mayor Ken Lee and Councilman Paul Wendelken on giving the "whole story" on the ongoing land dispute with Herman Woods.

City fills vacant finance post

Wesley Corbitt was named finance officer following Rincon City Council's executive session Monday night.

Citizens watchdog group to ask for review of assessors

The local citizens group "We, the Tax Payers" will appear before the Effingham County commissioners in their meeting Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., petitioning for the commissioners to take several actions that relate to the 2009 re-assessment of Effingham property.

Traffic slow on Hwy 21 South bound

An accident involving at least two vehicles on Hwy 21 between Goshen Road and the county line has slowed traffic. Emergency crews are on the scene.

Tract's owners tout its potential

Representatives of the Grandview tract extolled its potential as an industrial site to Effingham County commissioners - and said the time is right to extend water and sewer lines to the tract, they said.

Regional rural transit program almost ready to roll

Coastal Georgia is set to go through a positive change, according to Barbara Hurst, transportation director of the Coastal Regional Commission, formerly the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center.

School system has room to grow

The Effingham County School System is growing, and it has the room to grow, Superintendent Randy Shearouse said.

Remembering Logan

Farmers’ market idea grows on city

Seven to vie for Rincon council seats

ECHS baseball player loses his fight after May accident

Throughout the state baseball playoffs, the members of the Effingham County High School baseball team carried the thoughts of a teammate who couldn't be with them.

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.