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ECSO re-apprehends man who absconded from treatment facility
A wanted felon from Bloomingdale who walked away from a treatment facility in Augusta is back behind bars.
Chamber preps for Oktoberfest
It's only a few days to this year's Effingham Oktoberfest. This marks the third year for this hugely popular event, which will again be held in Rincon's McCall Plaza on Friday and Saturday.
Scarecrow Showoff contest is back
The city of Rincon is looking to scare up even more support this year for a popular event.
Commissioners wonder how to solve dispute
A county commissioners' recent Facebook posting was fodder for a prolonged and sometimes testy discussion between Effingham County commissioners.
Suspected meth maker remains behind bars
Effingham County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man after discovering a methamphetamine lab at his residence in southern Effingham County.
Having a safe seat
More often than not, when Tiffany Jackson looks at a child car seat, it is not properly installed.
Commissioners OK IDA’s rezoning request
Despite the protestations of nearly two dozen people in opposition, Effingham County commissioners approved the first reading of the Effingham Industrial Development Authority's request to have nearly 2,600 acres rezoned as industrial.
County OKs discount drug card proposal
Effingham County commissioners have approved an agreement to provide discount prescription cards to county residents.
GFB accepting entries for hay contest
MACON - Georgia Farm Bureau members who grow Bermudagrass hay are encouraged to enter the GFB 2012 Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at the University of Georgia testing lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which predicts fiber digestibility and likely animal intake of hay.
Deadline to register for general election is Oct. 8
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 8 for the November general election. The general election will be held Nov. 6. Registration status can be checked at www.sos.ga.gov/mvp or by calling the Effingham County Elections and Registration office at 754-8030.
Annual Effingham County Fair set for Oct. 22-27
The Effingham County Fair board of directors and committee are preparing for the 2012 Effingham County Fair, which will be held Oct. 22-27 at the Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Mars lands Fox Theatre Institute grant
The Mars Theatre is getting a boost from one of Georgia's most venerable performing venues.
Search on for drug court fugitive
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a felon who absconded from a treatment facility in Augusta.
Teen in jail after high-speed chase
A Springfield man was arrested early Saturday morning after leading Effingham County Sheriff's Deputies on a high-speed pursuit.
Five students from Faith Equestrian compete at 2012 Special Olympics
More than 200 Special Olympics athletes, 25 Unified Partners and 90 coaches from around the state were in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter on Aug. 24-26 for the Special Olympics Horse Show. The competition features riders in dressage, showmanship, walking trail, English and Western style riding.
Articles by Section - Local
Screven textile plant cleaning up its act
STATESBORO - After recent violations regarding on-site discharge, a Screven County textiles plant is making changes to rectify the matter.
Guyton resident questions mayor, council
A Guyton resident brought up a series of concerns about how the city is being run - and how her issues are not being addressed - to the city council.
Alexander named chief in Pembroke
It hasn't taken long - and he didn't have to go far - for Randy Alexander to find a new job.
Lady Mustangs playing in memory of teammate
The South Effingham girls basketball team's game against Glynn Academy last Tuesday was a happy occasion.
Commissioners balk at accepting new ECSO headquarters
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office deputies and staff have moved back into their renovated building - but no one is ready to hand over a certificate saying the administrative complex.
County adds land for planned rec complex
As the master plan has its finishing touches applied, Effingham County will have plenty of room for its anticipated central recreation complex.
Guyton to start search for new chief
It hasn't taken long - and he didn't have to go far - for Randy Alexander to find a new job.
SEHS students mourn schoolmate
The South Effingham girls basketball team played with heavy hearts tonight against Coffee after losing one of their teammates this week.
County to open warming station
With temperatures expected to drop below freezing over the next couple days, Effingham Emergency Management is providing an emergency warming station for citizens who would otherwise be exposed to inclement weather.
A quiet respite in the storm
As a firefighter, Brooke Dicks can have intense work days.
County wants to get good word on shelter out
Effingham County officials are wondering how best to get the word out about the work being done by the animal shelter.
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