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County to consider jail agreement again today
Effingham County commissioners will take up an agreement with the three municipalities for county jail services at their meeting today.
Pitching in for the Great American Cleanup
The Effingham County sanitation department made a pitch to Springfield to see if the city wants to pitch in with the Great American Cleanup.
City pushes ahead with block grant application
The city of Springfield is trying to clear up an issue with the state as it pushes forward with a community development block grant application.
Metro unemployment rate rises to 9.3 percent
ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Savannah area increased to 9.3 percent in January, up three-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.0 percent in December. The jobless rate in the metro Savannah area in January 2010 was also 9.3 percent.
Democrats choose new leadership
The Effingham Democratic Committee elected new officers Feb. 17. Gussie Nease, chairperson and Willie Webb, vice-chair, had to resign from their positions due to health reasons. The new officers are chairperson Jack Garvin and vice-chair Homer Wallace. Retaining their positions are Hank Heller as treasurer and Cathy Brantley as secretary. Nease and Webb will continue to serve on the Effingham Democratic Committee. Nease expressed a desire for a fluid transition and continued growth. "In the ...
Deadline to file property tax return is April 1
April 1 is the deadline for filing a property tax return for 2011. The return is your estimation of value of your property. This date is also the deadline for filing for homestead exemption and Specialized Assessments such as Conservation Use Valuation covenants for 2011.
Farm Bureau marks Ag Awareness Day in state
Georgia's farmers not only preserve the lush farmland you enjoy during a drive in the country, they also help feed the world.
Tea Party to discuss fair tax
The Effingham County Tea Party will be hosting a meeting tonight to discuss the tax system and specifically to provide information about the fair tax.
County holds off on buying new patrol cars
Effingham County commissioners decided not to buy new patrol cars - at least, not any of the Ford Crown Victorias - for now.
County putting ash road mix to the test
Fixing the troubled ash roads in Effingham County could take several different methods, depending on the remedies needed, county commissioners learned Tuesday.
Busy Rincon Fire Dept. to get new gear
Rincon fire fighters should be getting upgraded safety equipment, after city council members approved starting a bid process for a host of gear items.
IDA to spin better Web site
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority may be changing how the world sees it - online.
IDA wants to get moving on work for I-16 tract
With interest in the Effingham Industrial Development Authority's I-16 tracts percolating, board members are weighing what to do to get those parcels ready - and how quickly they may need to act.
City vows to address drainage
Residents of a flood-plagued neighborhood asked Springfield City Council members what's taken so long to find out what can be done about their problems.
ECSO continues searches
Effingham County Sheriff's deputies are continuing their search for a man reported missing by his family more than week ago.
Articles by Section - Local
Mars work to begin soon
The next step in the Mars Theatre restoration efforts could begin soon.
Commissioners continue talks on videos of meetings
Video recording of Effingham County commissioners' meetings may be coming soon - a live stream doesn't appear likely.
Giving it the once-over
Effingham County commissioners went room to room Tuesday afternoon, getting an up-close look at what could be the new home for several social services agencies.
EPD to hold public hearing on KAF permit
The state Environmental Protection Division will hold a public hearing on a draft wastewater permit for King America Finishing.
GSU targets fall for start of shooting sports center work
Plans for a $7 million Shooting Sports Education Center at Georgia Southern University could go to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents within two months for construction to begin this fall.
18-wheeler wreck claims one life
Criminal charges are expected against an Alabama man after the tractor trailer he was driving collided with a car and killed an Effingham County woman Friday morning.
County goes over timber ordinance
The debate over a possible timber operations ordinance likely will continue, after commissioners batted it around at their meeting last Tuesday.
Bryan sheriff: Dogs maul, kill toddler
A North Bryan toddler died Wednesday after reportedly being mauled outside her home by a pack of family dogs while family members were inside.
VA clinic opens its doors in Statesboro
Military veterans, politicians and civic groups battled for more than six years to bring a Veterans Affairs health clinic to Statesboro.
County OKs swap for Central School site
Effingham County commissioners may be able to move ahead with plans for the old Central School site, after agreeing to a property swap with the Board of Education.
Riverkeeper ‘disappointed’ in judge’s ruling
Ogeechee Riverkeeper Emily Markesteyn said she is "disappointed" in a Georgia judge's denial of a petition seeking a halt on a Screven County textiles industry from discharging wastewater into the Ogeechee River.
Cribbs wins special election
The Springfield City Council will have a full complement of members once Justin Cribbs is sworn into office.
Man accused in shovel attack pleads guilty
An Effingham County man scheduled to go on trial this week for murder instead pled guilty to a lesser charge.
County may look at effect of log trucks on roads
Effingham County commissioners are expected to take up Tuesday a proposal for a timber operations ordinance.
A volunteer spirit
Shaw Wilkerson appreciates the people who have helped him since he was diagnosed with autism at age 5.
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