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City hopes TE grant hits the spot
The city of Springfield's efforts to improve Laurel Street are getting an unexpected boost.
Springfield gets $100K grant for reuse project
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Executive Director Kevin Clark has announced the approval of a Georgia Fund water reuse grant of $100,000 for the city of Springfield.
City: Recycling program a success
Springfield is hoping to turn its recycling pilot program into a full-blown initiative. City council members discussed turning the curbside recycling pilot program, which was scheduled to last two months and ended last week, into a city-wide endeavor. Council members and City Manager Brett Bennett said the recycling program has gone over well with residents who took part. "I've had nothing but positive comments," Bennett said. Added Mayor pro tem Jeff Ambrose: "I've had nothing ...
Simply smashing
United Way of Effingham County reached, surpassed and broke campaign records this year, raising $313,000 - the most money Effingham County has ever raised for United Way.
The word is out to get buckled up
As millions of Americans are hitting the road for the holidays, public safety and law enforcement officials are buckling down on efforts to get drivers and passengers to be safely restrained.
ECSO offers tips for holiday shopping safety
Shopping during the holiday season can present unique danger. Taking a few prevention measures can help keep you safe this holiday season.
Forum to air views on at-large chairman post
Effingham County residents will be able to offer their opinions on the county commission's chairman at-large position at an upcoming forum.
Stream of prospects keeping IDA staff busy
Though the Effingham Industrial Development Authority wasn't chosen for two large prospects, interest in the community remains strong, IDA CEO John Henry said.
State: Tourism could be a big draw
A nine-member team of state tourism officials gave Effingham County glowing marks in a recent visit.
State unemployment rate dips to 10.2 percent
ATLANTA-Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 10.2 percent in October, down one-tenth of a percentage point from 10.3 percent in September, as well as from October a year ago.
Road closures planned for parade
Highway 21 in Rincon will be closed to through traffic Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon for the annual Rincon Lions Club Christmas Parade.
County, DOT weigh options at Blue Jay and 17
The state Department of Transportation and Effingham County will try to find remedies for one of the county's most accident-plagued intersections.
SCAD students cast designing eye on city
Springfield residents got a look at several ideas for the future of the city, thanks to the minds of Savannah College and Art Design graduate students.
A hero's rewards
The community came together at Veterans Park on Friday morning to remember local heroes and to recognize the effects U.S. conflicts have had on Effingham County.
State Patrol post marks its 10th year with re-dedication
It was hard for Bill Hitchens and many others to believe the Georgia State Patrol post in Rincon is now 10 years old. It was even harder for Hitchens to believe that it came to be in Rincon at all.
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New title but same duties for theater director
It's a new job title for Tommy Deadwyler, but the duties aren't changing.
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