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King stuns council with resignation
Phillip King's resignation as a Guyton alderman during Tuesday's city council meeting took quite a few people by surprise. City hall employees expressed both disappointment and surprise on Wednesday.
Berry out as Rincon police chief
Rincon City Council voted unanimously to dismiss Police Chief Michael Berry and another officer Wednesday night for failure to carry out directives issued by the mayor and council.
King resigns from Guyton City Council
Guyton Alderman Phillip King tendered his resignation letter during tonight's city council meeting, resignation effective Sept. 10.
Lengthy session isn't over yet
Rincon City Council spent more than seven hours in executive session Monday night, finally adjourning at 3:22 a.m. after closed-door meetings with more than a dozen city employees and others, talking to each individually.
Seminar to show seniors how to prepare for emergencies
The Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging and Care Improvement Plus, Georgia's largest state-wide chronic condition Medicare special needs plan, are hosting a free event for Savannah area seniors Wednesday regarding health preparations for emergencies.
Effingham Fall Festival coming
The Effingham Fall Festival will be held Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Historic Effingham Society and Living History Site.
Courthouse group begins work
At their Aug. 19 meeting the Effingham County Board of Commissioners established a work group to make recommendations on how best to preserve, restore and rehabilitate our nationally recognized historic courthouse. The historic courthouse was built in 1908 with a later addition added and dedicated in 1979. The courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Springfield cancels council meeting
The Springfield City Council has canceled the meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday due to lack of agenda items.
Guyton to discuss reuse pipe standards
Guyton city officials are scheduled to discuss the proposed purple pipe installation requirement for new construction as well as potential reuse water irrigation during tonight's council meeting.
Zeigler preparing for job as chairman
With two months before his likely election as the initial county commission chairman at-large, Dusty Zeigler is clearing the decks to devote as much time as possible to the position.
Flooding woes worry treatment plant foes
Ask longtime Riverside Drive residents if it floods in their neighborhoods and you're likely to hear tale after tale of how canoes or boats were used to get to their homes over the years. Some refer to mass flooding that occurs throughout the county. A few individuals even reference a time when they remember the Ogeechee and Savannah rivers meeting.
County closes in on LifeStar
Effingham County commissioners could get a contract in their hands this week from the firm that operates the LifeStar emergency helicopter.
Springfield OKs contract to expand for reuse water
The Springfield City Council approved a contract for $471,544 with E&D Enterprises for the re-use expansion at the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Way cleared for new Guyton post office
Guyton city council's approval to rezone a 2.06 acre portion of property located at 705 Central Blvd. from R-1 to C-1 means the citizens will be getting a new post office.
Sunday blaze destroys home
A late Sunday morning fire has left a Rincon family homeless, and only a few days after the father of the family returned to his job as a civilian contractor in Iraq.
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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.
Pickup driver hits pedestrian, pole, knocks out power
An Effingham County man is suspected of driving under the influence in a wreck Tuesday that injured a pedestrian and knocked down a power pole.
Rincon council approves tablets purchase
Rincon City Council members are about to get a lot more communication and information power in their hands.
County OKs paving for Blue Jay, McCall
A Savannah company is expected to start in the next few weeks on a paving project that will affect traffic on two major Effingham County roads.
Annexation puts delay on county, city fire station
The deal between Effingham County and the city of Rincon to place a fire station off Blue Jay and McCall roads may be delayed.
Young right whale freed from entangled fishing rope
A young North Atlantic right whale is swimming easier after wildlife biologists cut away most of the 100-plus yards of heavy fishing rope the animal was dragging.
Losses from last week’s storm pegged at $25M
ATLANTA - State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said estimated insured losses in Georgia from last week's winter storm stand at $25 million.
Hudgens warns of rip-offs
ATLANTA - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens warns homeowners eager to get their lives back to normal to beware of unreputable contractors who may be price gouging.
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