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Neidlinger steps down from council
Longtime Springfield City Council member Max Neidlinger is stepping down from his post, effective immediately.
Search goes on for missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is continuing to look for a man whom relatives have not seen since Friday morning.
ECSO needs help finding missing man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man who may be suffering from dementia.
Residents complain of ash road pain
It may be a couple of weeks before Effingham County officials decide on how to fix the failing ash roads in the county, but county commissioners are asserting they are working on the problems.
IDA renews pact with Chamber
The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority has approved a professional services contract with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for slightly less money.
Hollywood coming back to Effingham
Hollywood will be making another visit to Effingham County - albeit a brief one. Production representatives from the movie "Savannah" have scouted the Historic Effingham Courthouse as a location for one of the film's scenes. County project manager Adam Kobek said filming of the Effingham scene would take about day. The director, cinematographer and sound and set directors have visited the courthouse. Filming at the courthouse is expected to be one of the last scenes ...
County tries to find remedy for ash roads
It will take more than one method to repair and restore Effingham County's ash roads, county commissioners learned.
City gives its OK to Chamber permit
Springfield City Council members have cleared one hurdle for the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's planned Taste of Effingham.
Clinic may open doors for women’s health issues
With the snip of a ribbon, Janice Ford and Effingham Hospital hope women in the Springfield and north Effingham County area will take advantage of an opportunity to improve their health.
End may be in sight for service delivery squabbles
The lengthy work on a service delivery strategy could be nearing an end today. Effingham County commissioners are expected to vote on agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance and recreation with the three municipalities at their meeting today - and Rincon City Council will take up the matters of agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance, recreation and fire protection at its meeting tonight. Negotiators from the county and the cities hammered ...
Hearing on ethics investigation on hold
Attorneys for Springfield City Council members and for Mayor Jeff Northway will reconvene in Chief Judge William E. Woodrum's courtroom later this month as Northway's motion to dismiss council members' petition to remove him from office is heard.
A lotto smiles
With the oversized check in his name in his hands, Samuel Bazemore doesn't think his life will change all that much.
County easing alcohol statutes
Effingham County commissioners are easing restrictions on restaurants that serve alcohol, reducing the percentages of food sales necessary and reducing the distances between those establishments and churches and schools.
‘Hidden gem’ seeking attention from tourists
PORT WENTWORTH-Effingham County is hoping to tap into Savannah and the Coastal Empire's steady stream of tourists.
Sunday sales may have to wait
Effingham County voters may have to wait a year to act on any proposal on Sunday sales of alcohol in the county.
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River to recede; EPD meeting Tuesday night
A flood warning for the Ogeechee River near Eden is still in effect, according to the National Weather Service.
River expected to crest Sunday
The National Weather Service is predicting the Ogeechee River at Eden will rise to almost 13.3 feet by Sunday evening before beginning to recede slowly.
Board backs partisan elections on split vote
Effingham County commissioners won't support any legislation calling for non-partisan elections of commissioners - even though the vote itself split commissioners 3-2.
Home court advantage
Marion Dingle fondly recalls his days coaching high school basketball in Effingham County.
Jury picked for Stone trial
The trial of an Effingham County man accused of two counts of vehicular homicide will begin next Thursday.
Cribbs, Laning to run for spot on Springfield City Council
Springfield voters will choose between Justin Howard Cribbs and Wanda J. Laning in the March 19 special election to fill a seat on the Springfield City Council.
IDA, Chamber renew contract
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority has continued its contract with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce, following a unanimous vote by the IDA board.
An elite feeling
The Effingham County High School basketball teams will play their final home games of the 2012-13 season Wednesday night.
Carters discuss life in and after White House
STATESBORO - Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter brought a real-life, personal history lesson to a cheering audience of Georgia Southern University students recently.
Rincon pares candidates for city manager to three
The city of Rincon could have a new city manager in a couple of weeks, according to Mayor Ken Lee.
County digs into jail work
It might be a couple of years before Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie can move jail inmates and his personnel into a brand-new building. But he's already looking forward to that day.
Commissioners to discuss resolution on non-partisan elections
Effingham County commissioners are scheduled to break ground today on the new jail and when they go into their regular meeting later this afternoon, they may take up the matter of a resolution opposing non-partisan elections for their seats.
Pridgeon takes seat on council
Springfield City Council officially welcomed a new member and accepted the resignation of another.
County may look at airing meetings
Effingham County residents may be getting to see their commissioners in action - without having to sit in the pews at the county administrative complex.
Changes coming to Olde Effingham Days
The Olde Effingham Days festival is losing a day but gaining a parade.
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