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Metro police warn of income tax preparation scam
Tax preparation season presents opportunities for fraud and some are being caught off-guard by consultants who are not what they claim.
Signups for CRP to begin next month
ATHENS-Hobby Stripling, Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Georgia announced a general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will begin on March 14 and continue through April 15. During the signup period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup at their county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.
USDA makes microloans available in Effingham
Donnie Thomas, acting state director of USDA Rural Development, presented a ceremonial big check to members of the Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). Through RMAP, SBAC will provide micro-loans - loans less than $50,000 - to small rural businesses. SBAC is receiving a $400,000 loan and a $100,000 grant. The event was held at Southeast Technical College in Vidalia.
Woman back with family
A woman discovered by Effingham County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday afternoon is back with her family.
City takes another shot at block grant
The city of Springfield may be ready to take another run at a block grant to help out residents of the Railroad Avenue area.
Mayor, council due in court Wednesday
Springfield City Council members seeking Mayor Jeff Northway's ouster and the mayor are scheduled to be in court Wednesday morning before Judge William Woodrum Jr.
City’s EEOC inquiry complete
Springfield city officials have concluded an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission inquiry into an incident that took place at Ulmer Park prior to a barbecue cookoff.
No serious injuries in accident
No serious injuries were reported in a collision between a pickup and a diesel truck Thursday morning at the intersection of HIghway 80 and Old River Road in Eden.
Springfield working on event permit
Springfield City Council members are working on amending their special event use permits after a request from the Effingham Chamber of Commerce.
Highway 80 reopened
All lanes on Highway 80 have been reopened.
Accident closes roadway
All lanes on Highway 80 at Old River Road are closed in Effingham County following an accident with injuries involving a diesel truck and a car. Diesel is on the roadway and will be closed until further notice. Motorist are asked to avoid the area.
City council honors stricken firefighter
Rincon City Council members have paid an honor to a volunteer firefighter who is on the mend after suffering a stroke.
Springfield to take up signs issues
Springfield City Council members are expected to discuss a long-debated temporary sign ordinance at tonight's meeting.
Lawmakers see brighter days ahead
ATLANTA-Members of Effingham County's General Assembly delegation remain optimistic, though cautiously, about the prospects for the state budget.
Heidt asks to get a new trial
A man convicted last month in the double murder of his father and brother is seeking a new trial.
Articles by Section - Local
EPD to hold public meeting on King America consent order
People with an interest in the Ogeechee River will be able to offer their input about a proposed consent order for a textile mill's pollution discharge.
ECSO seeks help identifying two sets of cremains
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying human cremains.
Hall re-indicted for 2011 fatal wreck
An Effingham County grand jury has re-indicted a Guyton man for a 2011 crash that killed an Effingham teen and seriously injured three other people.
Clyo man one of four people killed in I-16 pileup
An Effingham County man was one of four people killed in a massive pileup Wednesday on Interstate 16.
Effingham takes Capitol by storm
Nearly 80 Effingham County government, business and civic leaders made the annual trek to Atlanta for Effingham Day at the Capitol and by all accounts, it was one of the most successful and productive in some time.
Conviction in molestation that may have led to suicide
(Editor's note: To protect the alleged victim's identity, her name and her family members' names are not used.)
Man dies in motorcycle wreck
A Rincon man died Sunday night in a motorcycle crash on Highway 21.
Springfield moving ahead with streetscape work
Springfield's streetscape improvement could be moving ahead later this year.
County strikes deal on Old Augusta signal
Effingham County and the ownership group of a large industrial tract have reached an agreement for a road into the property.
Springfield awards bid for Railroad Ave. sewer work
Springfield's long-awaited sewer improvement project is closer to getting started.
Slow and steady
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority is making steady progress in getting one of its tracts more appealing to potential customers - going at a pace a little quicker than what is being removed is accustomed.
County OKs resolution in support of Ogeechee River
Effingham County commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday night that asks the state to continue monitoring the Ogeechee River.
Bicyclist hit by semi on 80 dies
A Bloomingdale man who was hit by a tractor-trailer while riding his bicycle on Highway 80 on Jan. 9 has died.
Springfield signs agreement on VOA group home
The city of Springfield and an organization seeking to open a second group home for people with mental and intellectual disabilities have reached an agreement in a lawsuit filed against the city.
Folder can’t wait for ‘best’ MLK Parade
At 84 years old, Adam Folder Jr. doesn't get around like he used to. However, his family says, that doesn't keep from attending every local Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade he can.
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