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Former ‘This Old House’ host to deliver GHS keynote address
Steve Thomas, host of "Save Our History" on The History Channel and former host of PBS's "This Old House," will present the keynote address at the Georgia Historical Society's 168th annual meeting. Thomas will speak on the importance of preserving the artifacts of history and the adventure of discovering the past. The keynote address will be held at the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
County may help with I-16 interchange funding
The Effingham County Economic Development Authority and DP Partners are inching closer and closer to development of the 1,700-acre tract the development company has plans for near Interstate 16 and Old River Road in south Effingham.
Lawmakers resolve to solve PeachCare
Effingham County lawmakers believe the few short days left for the General Assembly will result in a budget both chambers can be happy with and will keep PeachCare afloat.
Springfield to look at raising fire rates
The Springfield City Council discussed an increase in user fees with Fire Chief Edwin Rahn on Tuesday.
McCabe gets sentence
A former gymnastics coach who pled guilty in December to two charges in connection with his arrest for child exploitation was sentenced to 30 years in jail Monday.
Cops make meth bust
Effingham County Sheriff deputies arrested two men who were carrying a dangerous chemical in their car, a chemical used to make methamphetamine.
Rincon to ask state for more water, for now
Rincon officials are looking to the future as they work out plans to gain more water and use the water they have more efficiently.
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Big changes for some districts
One of the most direct impacts of last year's Census is already in the hands of county commissioners.
Check, please!
T.C. Madison III and Jennifer Coker of Liberty Mutual present the $10,000 "Bring Back the 4th" grant from Liberty Mutual to the city of Springfield.
Rincon Council members uphold officer’s suspension
Rincon City Council members have upheld the suspension of a police officer who was disciplined for being involved in three collisions but reduced the amount of pay he was docked.
Judge to rule on Springfield mayor by Aug. 1
Jeff Northway will learn by Aug. 1 if he will continue as mayor of Springfield. But in the wake of closing arguments and final testimony Friday morning, Northway could be in more serious trouble.
Northway trial continues
Springfield Mayor Jeff Northway will take the stand again this morning as the Effingham County Superior Court proceeding on whether he will continue as mayor enters its third day.
Guyton to move ahead with sewer plans
Though Guyton has opted to pursue building its own wastewater treatment plant, Effingham County commissioners say the door for future cooperation is still open.
Most of Effingham Parkway makes draft list
Effingham County leaders didn't get everything on their wish list through the regional transportation roundtable's executive committee. Still, plenty of the road projects they want done through the potential sales tax proceeds is moving forward.
Rincon may look for help laws, jobs
Rincon City Council may look for help as it considers whether to revise its ordinances and the job descriptions for city employees.
Toddler drowning called accidental
Effingham County Sheriff's investigators have ruled out foul play in the death of a toddler who drowned in a swimming pool Friday evening in Effingham County.
ECSO adopts zero tolerance for holiday
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office will take part in this national mobilization of law enforcement agencies to focus on efforts toward getting drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol off of the road. Operation Zero Tolerance will be in force through the July 4th holiday weekend.
Springfield considers starting farmer’s market
Springfield City Council members want to find just the right spot for potential farmer's market.
Rincon to re-route traffic during parade
Highway 21 will be closed from 9:30 a.m.-noon in Rincon for the annual Fourth of July parade.
ECSO searching for missing juvenile
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a missing juvenile.
County sends T-SPLOST list forward
The executive committee of the regional transportation roundtable will meet Wednesday morning at Richmond Hill City Center to begin paring the list of road and transit projects that may go before voters next year.
ECVB to start plans to mark Civil War
As the state begins its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, organizations are joining forces in Effingham County to do their part.
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