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For years, Homer Wallace pushed for voting rights and to have Effingham County's own observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Monday morning, the former longtime county commissioner and community activist was recognized and hailed for his work.
January 20, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Effingham County now has in its hands a $30,000 check, the result of its settlement with King America Finishing.
January 16, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
An off-duty Effingham County firefighter who was one of the first to respond to a tanker-pickup truck collision and fire that claimed the lives of three brothers, and two Springfield firefighters were honored for their efforts in that incident.
January 16, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
With a revised county administrator job description in place, Effingham County commissioners may begin searching for a new day-to-day leader.
January 13, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
A new travel policy for Effingham County employees is set to go into effect, after commissioners unanimously approved its adoption last week.
January 13, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The quick actions of two Effingham County Sheriff's Office deputies are being credited with saving a man's life Thursday afternoon.
January 13, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports that Honey Ridge Road is closed at Highway 119 because downed trees and power line.
January 11, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
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.
January 09, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
The long-awaited premiere for the Mars Theatre has been set.
January 09, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
For a third time, a jury has been selected for Kimberly Moretz's trial.
January 09, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
Five people were injured, including one seriously, in a three-car crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 17 at Roebling Road.
January 09, 2014
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Staff report
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Local
NAACP leaders from throughout Georgia will meet in downtown Statesboro on Jan. 24 and 25.
January 07, 2014
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By Al Hackle
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Local
Effingham County commissioners will take up a travel policy Tuesday that has been tabled three times.
January 06, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
More chilly weather is in store for Effingham County, with temperatures likely in the teens and wind chills as low as single digits early Tuesday morning and into Wednesday.
January 06, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
Statesboro City Council members will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning to hear evidence as to whether the alcohol license issued to Karen Pittman Brown for the operation of Primetime Lounge, 608C Northside Drive W., should be suspended or revoked.
January 06, 2014
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By Jason Wermers
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Local
