Archive By Section - Local
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.
City takes next step in new alcohol measures
After considerable wrangling with the issue, Springfield City Council members are on the verge of approving how to handle alcohol sales at special events in the city.
Commissioners urged to blunt budget ax
Departments faced with cutbacks in either personnel or services pleaded with Effingham County commissioners to take the edge off the budget axe.
Hall’s case continued
An Effingham County man charged in the 2011 death of a passenger in his vehicle had an appearance in court Monday but no action was taken.
State high court overturns Northway removal
State Supreme Court overturns lower court decision, reverses judgment to dismiss Jeff Northway from office as mayor of Springfield. See Tuesday's Herald for more.
Coastal Health District teams up to knock tobacco out of the park
The Coastal Health District, Savannah Sand Gnats and ENT Associates of Savannah are partnering for "Hit Tobacco Out of the Park Night" at Grayson Stadium on June 23.
Articles by Section - Local
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.
The places Rincon Police can go, with its new UTV
The Rincon Police Department has a new set of wheels - one that can access areas standard police cars can't.
County ponders how to pay for fire coverage
As Effingham County commissioners ponder how to improve fire protection and coverage in parts of the county where it is lacking, they also have to figure out how to pay for it.
ECSO starts campaign to prevent kids from being left in hot cars
Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie and the Effingham County Sheriff's Office are promoting the "Look Again" initiative to prevent children from being locked in cars during the hot summer months.
Crash claims life of Guyton man
An Effingham County man died in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning.
Commissioners take a look at slightly bigger budget
Effingham County commissioners are poring over a draft fiscal year 2015 budget that is an increase over their current revenue and spending plan.
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