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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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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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