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‘Weird numbers’ lead to lottery win for Eden man
An Eden man is happy he selected the Quik Pik option in Thursday's Fantasy 5 drawing. Timothy Weik (pronounced Wike), 49, says he couldn't have chosen the computer-generated combination that helped him win $54,701.
Metro Savannah jobless rate slips to 9.3 percent
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah decreased to 9.3 percent in September, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 9.5 percent in August. The jobless rate in metro Savannah in September a year ago was 9.0 percent.
Lighting the way
With dusk, reverence set in the circle of nearly 20 people in front of the Effingham County Administrative Complex facing Laurel Street.
Rincon to train officers how to stop pursuits
In the wake of a recent high-speed chase that started in Rincon and ended in a Savannah neighborhood, more Rincon Police officers will be trained in the technique their chief used to end the pursuit safely.
Fort Howard Road widening may start soon
The proposed widening of Fort Howard Road could take place soon, after Rincon City Council members approved a contract for the work.
A bridge across the ages
Savannah officials signed the Hostess City on as Halle, Germany's first North American sister city last week, celebrating the long German and American heritage of both cities.
County balks at price tag for plans of bigger building
Effingham County commissioners have rejected an additional pay request for a firm designing a new sanitation department office.
Food drive to highlight Farm-City Week
Did you know the average grocery store stocks more than 30,000 items? If you appreciate the variety and quality of the many food items available at your local grocery store, then the Effingham County Farm Bureau invites you to join the organization in celebrating National Farm-City Week, Nov. 18-24.
Riverkeeper files suit against state EPD
The Ogeechee Riverkeeper organization filed a lawsuit Friday against the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, claiming the state agency failed to protect citizens. The Riverkeeper also charges that the EPD did not honor the rights of citizens to have input on a recent consent order against a textiles plant blamed for a massive fish kill.
Taking a big step
Tools and supplies were strewn in different rooms and the smell of sawed sheetrock hung in the air at the new addition of the Effingham Hospital on Thursday. While walls wait for paint and floors for tiles, the personality and flow of the building have begun to take shape as the facility opened its doors for a public preview to business and community leaders.
County gives its final OK to alcohol ballot measure
Voters in Effingham County will choose who they want their political party to stand as a presidential candidate - and if they want Sunday sales of alcohol.
IDA continues chase of big prospect
Effingham Industrial Development Authority members will engage a local industrial brokerage to help land a potential prospect.
Authorities want to rid Spice from stores
As law enforcement authorities continue to grapple with the scourge of methampethamine, a new and so far legal substance has them worried - and trying to combat it.
Guyton resident scratches way to $1M
An Effingham County man is excited about a Georgia Lottery win. Trey Hunter of Guyton won $1 million playing the instant game Maximum Green.
State looking at coastal drought impacts
BRUNSWICK-Georgia resource managers, coastal scientists from diverse institutions and Georgia Sea Grant staff at the University of Georgia are working to coordinate a response to potential drought impacts along the Georgia coast.
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Commissioners adopt updated job description for county administrator
With a revised county administrator job description in place, Effingham County commissioners may begin searching for a new day-to-day leader.
County commissioners approve new travel policy
A new travel policy for Effingham County employees is set to go into effect, after commissioners unanimously approved its adoption last week.
Long arms of the law help trapped driver
The quick actions of two Effingham County Sheriff's Office deputies are being credited with saving a man's life Thursday afternoon.
Honey Ridge Road closed; 2,000 without power
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports that Honey Ridge Road is closed at Highway 119 because downed trees and power line.
Lee ready to start next term as mayor
Ken Lee took his oath as the mayor of Rincon for the third time Monday night. Starting next month, he'll have more time to devote to his elected duty.
Mars to make its debut
The long-awaited premiere for the Mars Theatre has been set.
Jury, trial date set for Moretz case
For a third time, a jury has been selected for Kimberly Moretz's trial.
Five injured in crash on Highway 17
Five people were injured, including one seriously, in a three-car crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 17 at Roebling Road.
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