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Meeting spurs formation of citizens' group
The turnout for the Effingham County commissioners' budget meeting has spurred the creation of a citizens group that is calling itself "We the Taxpayers."
Rincon 'a rogue city'
In an impromptu news conference on the edge of his Rincon Commercial Park, Herman Woods expressed again his frustration at the city of Rincon's lack of proper procedure in the taking of a piece of his land improperly for the building of a well house for the city.
Guyton takes another step toward its Rails to Trails
Guyton's long-awaited Rails to Trails project is getting closer to its first step of work.
Old Augusta finish delayed
Effingham County commissioners have agreed to extend the deadline for work on phase 1 of Old Augusta Road.
Review of assessors board requested
A Guyton resident is asking for a review of Effingham County's board of assessors. Raymon Starling has asked the county commissioners to request the state Department of Revenue's Local Government Services Division conduct a performance review of the board of assessors. Specifically, Starling is asking for a review of policy, procedures, cost schedules and land value schedules. "It's nothing unusual," Starling said of the review. "It's done all over the state all the time." Starling ...
Woods, city have day in court
The city of Rincon is accusing the owner of a disputed tract of land to have used a bulldozer to knock down a city building.
Who knocked down building?
Rincon's nearly completed pump house on 17th Street was partially bulldozed sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning. The west end of the building had been taken down, with brick scattered around the area.
Cycle shop owner at odds with city
The owner of a Rincon custom motorcycle shop might have to find a new place to run his business after city officials told him that his current business license does not allow him to do business the way he's presently doing it.
Springfield approves annexing two parcels
The Springfield City Council approved the annexation of two pieces of property last Tuesday.
A soldier’s story:
Editor's note: Lucas Hynes, an Effingham County native and resident currently in Afghanistan, offered to write a first-person account of life in a combat zone for the Effingham Herald.
Citizens meeting Thursday
A meeting of citizens concerned about government in Effingham County will be held Thursday at the Effingham County administrative complex at 7 p.m. The group is responding to interest shown at the county commissioners' Aug. 4 meeting.
Lightning sparks fire
Heavy thunderstorms rolled through Effingham County late Wednesday afternoon and lightning is believed to responsible for starting a fire that has displaced three Rincon families.
Citizens question church school location
Several citizens voiced their concerns Monday night to Rincon City Council about a planned private school.
Park draws support
While Guyton City Council members may have gotten support for their idea of a park on their Riverside Drive property, the proposed wastewater treatment plant continues to draw fire and critics.
Guyton closes in on leisure services board
Guyton City Council finally has five names to consider putting on its newly-created leisure services board.
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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.
IDA gets ready to debut Web site
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority is preparing for the launch of its new Web site after the Fourth of July holiday.
Effingham receives ag disaster designation
In response to a letter sent by Gov. Nathan Deal, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack determined that, due to the ongoing drought, 22 counties, including Effingham County, suffered production losses great enough to warrant a secretarial natural disaster designation.
Springfield wins $10K grant again
Springfield was once again awarded a $10,000 grant for its annual Fourth of July fireworks display from Liberty Mutual Insurance's Bring Back the 4th contest.
Commish picks team to build new jail
Effingham County commissioners determined Tuesday night who they want to build a new jail - where, when and how much it will cost to build will wait for another day.
Defiant Gingrich defends campaign
SAVANNAH-Newt Gingrich took shots at the national media and President Obama at an appearance in Savannah on Tuesday night.
County gets brief delay for FY12 budget
Effingham County commissioners aren't ready to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2012.
Jobless rate in metro Savannah, coastal area rises slightly
ATLANTA-State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah area increased to 8.5 percent in May, up one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 8.4 percent in April. The April rate was first reported at a preliminary 8.5 percent. The jobless rate in metro Savannah in May a year ago was 8.3 percent.
County OKs surveying on troubled ash road
A precursor to improvements on one of Effingham County's most severely damaged ash roads has been cleared, as commissioners approved a contract with EMC Engineering to conduct surveying of Courthouse Road Extension.
IDA budget includes I-16 tract work
Effingham Industrial Development Authority members have approved a fiscal year 2012 budget that cuts 15 percent from its operating expenditures from the current budget.
County moving forward on plans for roundabout
Effingham County commissioners approved a step toward reworking the McCall and Blue Jay-Blandford roads intersections.
21 southeastern counties submitted for drought designation
USDA Farm Service Agency Georgia State Executive Director Hobby Stripling reported that 22 Georgia counties in the southeastern part of the state have been submitted for Secretarial Disaster Designation due to the early spring drought.
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