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Rincon to restart city manager search
The city of Rincon is resuming its search for a permanent city manager.
Rincon gets $100K grant for reuse infrastructure
ATLANTA-Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Executive Director Kevin Clark announced the approval of a Georgia Fund water reuse grant of $100,000 to the city of Rincon. The grant, approved by the GEFA executive committee, will finance constructing a water reuse distribution and irrigation system. The GEFA executive committee previously approved a $2,500,000 Georgia Fund loan for this project in June 2010. Rincon will contribute $20,000 in local funds.
Grant to help firefighters get dressed for wildland fire success
Effingham County Fire Rescue is well-equipped to fight structure fires at homes and businesses.
Hospital unhappy with split trainer contract
With two local sports medicine providers offering to serve Effingham County schools, the Board of Education compromised.
State launches campaign to check the IDs of those buying tobacco products
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities recently launched an educational campaign reminding retailers who sell tobacco to check the ID of anyone who looks under the age of 26. The "Check It" campaign coincides with the Synar program and emphasizes the danger and consequences of selling tobacco products to minors, which could result in fines, jail time and job loss.
Candidates’ forum set for Thursday evening
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a candidates' forum, to be held Thursday at the Effingham County Board of Education auditorium.
County closes in on finishing FY13 budget
Effingham County commissioners will go over the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget again Tuesday night - but any new budget won't be approved before the current fiscal year expires.
New apartment complex opens doors
The first residents have started moving into a new apartment complex offering Effingham County a quality, affordable housing option.
City anxious to get light at 9th Street
A long-awaited traffic signal is closer to being turned on for the city of Rincon.
Leadership class wants to open new doors to county
Concluding several months of leadership training, the Leadership Effingham class of 2012 offered input to the Effingham Chamber of Commerce on three local issues.
Crime info at click of a button
Data on crime in Effingham County and Rincon is now available at the community's fingertips.
Commissioners question sheriff on budget, cars
Effingham County staff and Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie will pore over his office's budget, after commissioners questioned the sheriff on the use of take-home cars and having a separate radio dispatch.
City to save nearly $700K with new bond
Springfield is taking its bid to pay off its water and sewer infrastructure to the bond market.
Insurance commissioner urges caution with sparklers
ATLANTA-While sparklers and similar non-explosive fireworks devices are legal in Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging citizens to use extreme caution to avoid injuries when using legalized fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.
State Supreme Court overturns decision
The state's highest court has overturned an Effingham County Superior Court judge's decision to remove Springfield mayor Jeff Northway from office and has granted Northway's motion to dismiss.
Articles by Section - Local
Former SEAL Team 6 sniper says to keep a target on goals
Growing up with an adopted and abusive father, there was plenty for Howard Wasdin to overcome. And that was before he signed up to take basic underwater demolition/SEAL team training.
County approves Sand Hill Park improvements
Effingham County commissioners have approved $45,000 in improvements for Sand Hill Park and want to take a closer look at improvements for one of its oldest facilities.
Crash claims life of 4-year-old child
A 4-year-old child died and two people were injured in a traffic crash caused by a reckless driver Friday afternoon, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
ECSO looking into report of suspicious man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a white man in a white or silver SUV who approached two children Thursday afternoon in the Stonegate subdivision and tried to get them into his car.
County approves parkway concept
Effingham County commissioners know the way they want to proceed with a revised Effingham Parkway plan. Who will pay for it remains to be seen.
Grand jury indicts former Springfield mayor
A former Springfield mayor who resigned his post two years ago now faces an indictment stemming from his run for office.
Libraries to get a small funding boost
Effingham County's pending budget will include a little more money for the libraries, and commissioners also pledged to help the library system find ways to further pare expenses.
Boating accident claims life of Guyton man on Lake Sinclair
Authorities are waiting for the autopsy results on an Effingham County man who died as a result of a boating accident last week on Lake Sinclair.
County to take look at rec improvement planning
Effingham County commissioners are expected to approve a contract for architectural and engineering services in conjunction with improvements at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks' Highway 119 complex.
Conservancy ready to help in wetlands reserve program
In recent weeks, Congress has passed legislation to provide hundreds of millions of dollars for American landowners who agree to certain conservation measures for their land. Each county in Georgia has land which may be eligible for these programs.
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