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RFD ready to ‘fill the boot’ for MDA
Firefighters in Rincon battle more than fires.
McKinney: ‘It was a blast’
A few hundred votes in his former home county could have turned the tide for Ray McKinney.
Georgia ports set records for FY08
Georgia Ports Authority's Chairman of the Board Steve Green announced the GPA handled more than 2.6 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent unit containers) in fiscal year 2008, a 14.9-percent increase, setting a record for containers handled at the port of Savannah.
Citizens continue to raise questions with Guyton
Frustrated citizens voiced their concerns with such issues as the environmental and financial impacts during a public meeting on Guyton's proposed wastewater treatment plant.
Isakson hails measure to stimulate housing market
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., praised the Senate's passage of legislation to stimulate the nation's declining housing market. The legislation passed by a vote of 72-13.
Senators to take up combustible dust issue
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., reacted to the findings by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that Imperial Sugar "egregiously and willfully" violated safety and health standards by allowing excessive amounts of combustible dust to collect in its Port Wentworth facility.
Young man victim of apparent drowning
A young man apparently drowned in a pond near Old River Road early Thursday afternoon.
City gets GEFA loan to put in new well
Springfield has been given a loan by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for $1.38 million to build a new well and connect the two systems by running water lines down Highway 21.
Springfield wants new decorations for Christmas
The Springfield City Council discussed Tuesday night purchasing new Christmas decorations for Laurel Street.
Gunning for traffic
Traffic accidents in Rincon have decreased, and the Rincon Police Department has stepped up its traffic enforcement.
GEFA’s tab in Effingham — $45M
The cities of Rincon, Guyton, Springfield and Effingham County collectively owe over $45 million to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. And that is just the current numbers.
Council kicks the tires on vehicle needs
Rincon Police Chief Michael Berry is getting a new vehicle to drive, one he hopes will be more than just his assigned mode of transportation.
Carter answers Rincon council questions on legislation
Rincon City Council members had some of their concerns on the Carter-Burns Bill referendum addressed, and posed some others that one of the legislation's authors will have to research.
County faces well problem at annex
A failing well for the Effingham County annex is leading commissioners to wonder what to do about it.
OCRK to hold meeting on Guyton's plans
The Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper is holding a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pine Street Baptist Church in Guyton.
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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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