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State: No need for new Heidt trial
Prosecutors have filed their brief in the wake of December's hearing on a new trial motion for Craig Heidt and said none of the defense's assertions stand up.
County says yes to gold, no to chickens
Effingham County commissioners are going ahead with an ordinance regulating precious metals dealers - but they scratched off a proposal to allow up to four chickens in R-1 zoned homes.
Up to par
Ordinarily, being above par in golf isn't such a good thing - on the course. But getting the course above par is just what Seth Zeigler wants to do with Lost Plantation Golf Club.
Corps of Engineers pushes another $2.5M to harbor deepening
The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) received an additional $2.5 million in construction funding Wednesday.
County may scratch up an ordinance for chickens
Chickens will be back on the table before Effingham County commissioners tonight.
Rincon man suffers gunshot wound at gun show
A 26-year-old Rincon man was rushed to treatment after leaving a gun show and accidentally shooting himself at the Savannah Civic Center on Sunday afternoon.
Fort Howard Road work moves along
Work on the Fort Howard Road is progressing, Rincon city officials said, and is on target for its projected completion date.
Autopsy says inmate died of natural causes
Initial autopsy reports indicate natural causes in the death of an Effingham County Jail inmate who was found unresponsive in her jail cell by a detention officer.
Lowe’s builds together for the YMCA
Effingham YMCA Executive Director Kim Dennis was tickled when the Y was selected by local Lowe's employees to benefit from a $1,500 grant for repairs and improvements on their day camp playground.
IDA may seek better zoning class for Research Forest
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority will ask for a change in zoning for its massive Research Forest Tract.
Close to home
The oohs and aahs were frequent as people toured the OR, ER and other areas of the new Effingham Hospital.
Tourism team sees a future for Effingham in promoting its past
Armed with a report weighing in at nine pounds and 130 pages, Effingham County tourism promoters were heartened to hear what a state team had to say about the county's potential.
PSC member pushes for more solar, nuclear use
The newest member of Georgia's Public Service Commission wants to spread the word about solar power.
Judge tells river watchdog, textile plant to work together
A judge ruled the Ogeechee Riverkeeper organization must work with a Screven County textiles company to come up with an agreeable alternative to a consent order filed previously regarding improvements to the Ogeechee River.
ECSO, GBI looking into jail death
An investigation is under way after an inmate was found deceased in the Effingham County Jail early Monday morning.
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Utility, deputies want to pull plug on scam artists
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is warning Georgia Power customers about scammers posing as company employees in an attempt to bilk money from people.
Celebrating MLK Jr. Day
For years, Homer Wallace pushed for voting rights and to have Effingham County's own observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Monday morning, the former longtime county commissioner and community activist was recognized and hailed for his work.
King America settles with county over fish kill
Effingham County now has in its hands a $30,000 check, the result of its settlement with King America Finishing.
Firefighters honored for explosion exploits
An off-duty Effingham County firefighter who was one of the first to respond to a tanker-pickup truck collision and fire that claimed the lives of three brothers, and two Springfield firefighters were honored for their efforts in that incident.
Commissioners adopt updated job description for county administrator
With a revised county administrator job description in place, Effingham County commissioners may begin searching for a new day-to-day leader.
County commissioners approve new travel policy
A new travel policy for Effingham County employees is set to go into effect, after commissioners unanimously approved its adoption last week.
Long arms of the law help trapped driver
The quick actions of two Effingham County Sheriff's Office deputies are being credited with saving a man's life Thursday afternoon.
Honey Ridge Road closed; 2,000 without power
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports that Honey Ridge Road is closed at Highway 119 because downed trees and power line.
Lee ready to start next term as mayor
Ken Lee took his oath as the mayor of Rincon for the third time Monday night. Starting next month, he'll have more time to devote to his elected duty.
Mars to make its debut
The long-awaited premiere for the Mars Theatre has been set.
Jury, trial date set for Moretz case
For a third time, a jury has been selected for Kimberly Moretz's trial.
Five injured in crash on Highway 17
Five people were injured, including one seriously, in a three-car crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 17 at Roebling Road.
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