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Rincon approves budget
With several large projects ahead, the Rincon City Council has approved its budgets for the 2012 fiscal year.
Corbitt named interim city manager
Rincon City Council members have named Wesley Corbitt as the interim city manager.
Unemployment down in Effingham, metro Savannah
ATLANTA-State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah decreased to 8.4 percent in November, down six-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in October. The jobless rate in metro Savannah in November a year ago was also 9.0 percent.
Springfield adopts $1.7M budget
Springfield's city council has approved the budget for fiscal year 2012, which begins Jan. 1.
Rincon weighs adding K-9 unit to the force
Rincon City Council is thinking about adding to its police force - with a K-9 unit.
PSC clarifies home heating help
The Georgia Public Service Commission has clarified how eligible low income natural gas customers will receive assistance in paying their winter heating bills.
Interest remains strong for IDA
The final month of a busy year has kept the Effingham Industrial Development Authority staff hopping, IDA CEO John Henry said Thursday.
Guyton taps Smith as next city attorney
Richmond Hill lawyer Ray Smith to be the next city attorney.
Springfield pushing ahead with recycling
Citywide recycling is coming to Springfield.
Rincon wants to drive business at course
The push for new carts at the city of Rincon's golf course is in neutral for now.
City wants more to play a round
Rincon is trying to get more business for its golf course.
Shining a light
The day the Toler family moved to Effingham County, they got the heartbreaking news.
County may have to re-think its list of SPLOST projects
Effingham County commissioners are expected to take a look at what projects they want to continue, and which ones may have to wait or be abandoned, in light of sales tax receipts not making projections.
Hope remains strong for coastal economy
The state of Georgia is expected to meet its budget for fiscal year 2012, though more cuts could be looming for state agencies.
Issues aplenty for lawmakers
Effingham County stands to gain from the Transportation Investment Act, if the regional one-cent sales tax is passed, state lawmakers said Thursday morning.
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Kieffer, Jones, Mason to run again
At least one Effingham County commissioner race will be contested in the May 20 general primary.
DOT looks at solutions for 95/21
Traffic at the Highway 21/Interstate 95 intersection could be getting a unique solution, Effingham County leaders learned recently.
Getting in on the clues
A group of local high school students got an up-close look Tuesday at how to investigate a crime scene.
Student killed in accident mourned
Landry Oliver was "a joy to be around," according to Wallace Blackstock, the boy's principal at Marlow Elementary School.
GOP candidates try to highlight their differences
GAINESVILLE - The seven Republican candidates vying this year for the state's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Saxby Chambliss have more than a few things in common.
Flu death confirmed in Glynn County
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the flu-related death of an adult male in Glynn County.
Time running out for new title ad valorem tax opt-in
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Revenue wants to remind citizens that if you purchased a motor vehicle on or after Jan. 1, 2012, and prior to March 1, 2013, you have the opportunity to opt in to the new title ad valorem tax. However, this expires at the close of business on Feb. 28, 2014.
State DDS warns of unofficial sites charging citizens fees
ATLANTA - Department of Driver Services Commissioner Rob Mikell urges customers to be careful of third-party Web sites when trying to access the Georgia Driver's Manual or obtain other driver licensing services and information. Third-party Internet sites such as www.DMV.org and www.Drivers-Licenses.org are not connected with or sanctioned by the DDS.
Child dies after being shot
A 9-year-old Effingham County boy has died after being shot Thursday night at a home on Zittrouer Road.
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