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ECSO catches up to suspect after Wednesday chase
Effingham County Sheriff's deputies apprehended a suspect who was wanted on multiple charges following a pursuit Wednesday evening.
Child continues recovery from dog attack
A 5-year-old Effingham County boy remains in the pediatric intensive care unit at Memorial Health University Medical Center after being attacked Tuesday by a neighbor's dog.
County OKs budget
With a unanimous vote, the Effingham County commissioners approved a fiscal year 2013 budget Thursday night.
Child mauled by dog
A 5-year-old Effingham County boy is in serious condition after being attacked by a neighbor's dog shortly before noon today, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
A sweet and cool treat
"It feels good on the inside," 10-year-old Ayden Meadows said as he served lemonade Friday afternoon at The Learning Treehouse in Rincon.
IDA opens its doors to home fixtures company
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority is set to welcome a new tenant into its industrial park.
Moving forward on Mars
The city of Springfield is exploring ways to have work done on the Mars Theater.
The stars come out at Camp Hollywood
When Jeanie Driver first brought her autistic sons to the Arc of Effingham's Camp Hollywood four years ago, she didn't know what to expect.
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A quiet respite in the storm
As a firefighter, Brooke Dicks can have intense work days.
County wants to get good word on shelter out
Effingham County officials are wondering how best to get the word out about the work being done by the animal shelter.
County OKs payment for generator
A longstanding issue for Effingham County commissioners has been resolved, after commissioners voted to pay a bill due for a generator installed by a fellow commissioner's company.
Ready to take office
Incoming Effingham County commissioner Jamie Deloach was sworn in Monday evening at the Historic Effingham Courthouse. Probate Judge Beth Rahn Mosley adminisered the oath of office to Deloach and other elected officials who won re-election to their posts, including commissioners Vera Jones and Phil Kieffer and state court solicitor Mark Lee.
Family picks up the pieces after Christmas night blaze
An Effingham County family's home was destroyed by a fire on Christmas evening.
County audit headed to state in time
The 2014 audit of Effingham County's operations came back with only three findings and no material weaknesses and has been forwarded to the state for its review.
Officials plea for safe driving on New Year’s
For many, New Year's Eve involves consuming alcohol at parties. So it comes as no surprise that there's a spike in drunk driving crashes at the end of the year.
Animal shelter residents get new Atlanta homes
Though the Effingham County Animal Shelter has been fortunate not to need to euthanize any animals lately, shelter director Cory Whitfield offers a grim reminder.
County closes in on land for recreation complex
It may be a while before shovels start turning dirt into ball fields, but Effingham County has taken a necessary big step toward its next recreation facility.
Springfield approves $2.2 million budget
Springfield City Council has approved a fiscal year 2015 budget, and the proposed budget is a 12 percent increase over the current spending plan.
Operation Zero Tolerance hits the road
Operation Zero Tolerance is under way and that means increased patrols and high visibility enforcement in Georgia.
ECHS mourns band student killed in crash
The show went on for the Effingham County High School band, even though the students were mourning the loss of one of their own.
Rincon set to OK smaller FY15 budgets
Rincon City Council is set to approve a budget for its coming fiscal year that is smaller than its current operating plan.
Rincon may be adding another K9
The Rincon Police Department could be adding to its roster.
State urges doing homework on charities
ATLANTA - Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp offers advice to people planning to donate to charitable organizations during the holiday season.
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