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Treutlen House seeks to keep doors open
Treutlen House is looking for the help of the community to remain open in the coming month.
DOT suspends most major lane closures
The Georgia Department of Transportation will scale back its construction projects across the state - suspending most lane closures on interstate and major state highways, including the I-95 construction projects in McIntosh, Glynn and Liberty counties - to ease traffic congestion for Thanksgiving holiday travelers.
It’s ABC for Guard unit —Alpha Battery Christmas
A group of Effingham citizens has joined together to plan for a community effort of appreciation for the local Georgia Army National Guard, Alpha Battery of the 118th Field Artillery Battalion, headquartered in Springfield. The plan is to provide a Christmas luncheon for the troops and their families, numbering approximately 200.
Exchange Club begins annual Empty Stocking Fund drive
The Exchange Club of Effingham is beginning the annual Empty Stocking Fund drive. This effort goes into a community fund to fill the needs of local families, children, elderly and disabled at Christmas in the county.
Victim Witness makes a call for cell phone drive
Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program Inc. announces another special emphasis on a cell phone fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection efforts will be applied to fund the services provided to victims of personal injury crime throughout the community.
IDA can’t land Project Arx
The long-awaited Project Arx has landed finally - in South Carolina.
Rincon city manager steps down
Rincon City Manager Donald Toms tendered his resignation, effective Jan. 9, at a special called meeting Monday night.
Rincon closes internal investigation
Rincon City Council has closed its investigation into allegations against the former police chief, Michael Berry. According to city attorney Raymond Dickey, the mayor and aldermen will share its findings in the investigation with the public at its regular council meetings in January.
Springfield approves $1.3 million budget for FY2009
The Springfield City Council unanimously approved its 2009 budget.
Commissioners anxiously await opening new 911 center
Effingham County commissioners fretted at their meeting last Tuesday about the delayed opening of the 911 center.
Bucket Brigade pitches in
Guyton's volunteer fire department received one of 23 Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade grants on Wednesday. The department will use the $5,000 grant to purchase automated external defibrillators for their fire trucks, which will enable them to quickly respond to cardiac conditions.
Rincon denies ex-chief’s appeal
Rincon City Council denied former police chief Michael Berry's appeal of his termination Monday night, but that doesn't appear to be the end of the dispute between the city and the ousted chief.
County ready to fly with LifeStar?
Effingham County commissioners approved a contract proposal to the operators of the LifeStar air ambulance, but whether it will fly with OmniFlight remains to be seen.
Early voting set to begin
Effingham County voters can start heading back to the electronic voting machines this week to take part in five runoff elections.
Rincon OKs personnel review policy
Rincon City Council unanimously approved a list of 25 general policies during last week's meeting.
Articles by Section - Local
Former SEAL Team 6 sniper says to keep a target on goals
Growing up with an adopted and abusive father, there was plenty for Howard Wasdin to overcome. And that was before he signed up to take basic underwater demolition/SEAL team training.
County approves Sand Hill Park improvements
Effingham County commissioners have approved $45,000 in improvements for Sand Hill Park and want to take a closer look at improvements for one of its oldest facilities.
Crash claims life of 4-year-old child
A 4-year-old child died and two people were injured in a traffic crash caused by a reckless driver Friday afternoon, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
ECSO looking into report of suspicious man
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a white man in a white or silver SUV who approached two children Thursday afternoon in the Stonegate subdivision and tried to get them into his car.
County approves parkway concept
Effingham County commissioners know the way they want to proceed with a revised Effingham Parkway plan. Who will pay for it remains to be seen.
Grand jury indicts former Springfield mayor
A former Springfield mayor who resigned his post two years ago now faces an indictment stemming from his run for office.
Libraries to get a small funding boost
Effingham County's pending budget will include a little more money for the libraries, and commissioners also pledged to help the library system find ways to further pare expenses.
Boating accident claims life of Guyton man on Lake Sinclair
Authorities are waiting for the autopsy results on an Effingham County man who died as a result of a boating accident last week on Lake Sinclair.
County to take look at rec improvement planning
Effingham County commissioners are expected to approve a contract for architectural and engineering services in conjunction with improvements at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks' Highway 119 complex.
Conservancy ready to help in wetlands reserve program
In recent weeks, Congress has passed legislation to provide hundreds of millions of dollars for American landowners who agree to certain conservation measures for their land. Each county in Georgia has land which may be eligible for these programs.
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