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Investigators are looking into fires at two vacant homes in Effingham County, including one they are calling suspicious.
April 24, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce typically hosts candidate forums during election years, but this year's has a new wrinkle.
April 24, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
Canine handler Cpl. Jamie Thompson, and the entire Effingham County Sheriff's Office are mourning the loss of K9 Lt. "Conan."
April 23, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
ATLANTA – Purchasing a Georgia Lottery instant ticket was a grand slam for an Effingham County man, who won big while buying a cup of joe. Mathew McGee, 45, won a $1 million top prize playing the instant game $10 Million Cash Spectacular.
April 22, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
Rincon City Council members cleared the way for a country music festival at Freedom Park this August, but they still have to finalize fees and policies for the venue.
April 21, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Effingham County commissioners didn't approve a new schedule of fees, but after their discussion on the topic, a restructuring appears to be in the offing.
April 21, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
ATLANTA - With the end of the 2014 open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens released data which represents the number of Georgians who sought health insurance coverage through the Federal Healthcare Marketplace.
April 17, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
Rincon City Council members tried to assure a neighbor of its newly-annexed property that it won't be home to sprawling new subdivision anytime soon.
April 17, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Effingham County commissioners may seek another method to alleviate their water and sewer debt.
April 14, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
A 72-year-old man and a teenager died from injuries in separate accidents Thursday on Effingham County roads.
April 12, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
With the grand opening of Springfield's Mars Theatre two weeks away, city council members approved a list of policies and procedures for the facility Tuesday night.
April 10, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
While beer and wine will be served at certain live performances, alcohol likely won't flow at the Mars Theatre when it shows movies.
April 10, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
April 07, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
Rincon City Council members are expected to hold a zoning hearing at their next meeting on the city's newly-annexed 66 acres off Blue Jay and McCall roads.
April 07, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Improvements to McCall and Blue Jay roads are expected to start this week, according to temporary county administrator Toss Allen.
April 07, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
