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Mayor says why police chief was fired
Contact with police officers and others after being warned not to do so without the mayor's presence led to Chief Michael Berry's firing Wednesday night, according to Rincon Mayor Ken Lee.
New Ebenezer ready for 5th annual 5K
New Ebenezer Retreat Center will host its fifth annual 5K on Saturday. Proceeds from the event will be used toward a handicapped accessible cottage at the center.
Treutlen House dedicates computer lab
Treutlen House hosted a computer lab dedication on Friday.
Gulfstream still flying high
Even as all signals point to a hard landing for the economy, the sky very well may be the limit for Gulfstream.
Tax bills now in the mail
Effingham County Tax Commissioner Lisa E. Wright announced 2008 tax bills were mailed Sept. 10 and carry a due date of Nov. 15. The tax commissioner's office will accept a U. S. postmark as evidence of timely payment received.
Berry dismissed 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.
Isakson backs mileage increase for volunteers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation that would help volunteers deal with rising gas prices by increasing the mileage deduction rate allowed for charity work.
Guyton takes in more than a half-million dollars in tap fees
The city of Guyton received "a little over $500,000 in tap fees" for Crossgate Subdivision, according to Phillip King's committee report on water and sewer during Tuesday's council meeting.
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.
Articles by Section - Local
Field keeps growing for county commission, school board races
The field for the May 20 primary is growing for a number of Effingham County races.
Split vote OKs annexation, fire station
Effingham County commissioners approved allowing Rincon to annex 66 acres, following a split vote and questions for Rincon city officials.
Time to turn clocks back, check smoke alarms
ATLANTA - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens reminds Georgians that they must change their clocks to daylight saving time earlier this year - and they should also change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time.
County weighs fixes to another troubled junction
Effingham County officials may be taking steps to address another crash-plagued intersection.
County ponders how to spend rec impact fees
How Effingham County will spend more than $230,000 on recreation is not just a matter on which projects the money will be directed but also how soon.
Kieffer, Jones, Mason to run again
At least one Effingham County commissioner race will be contested in the May 20 general primary.
DOT looks at solutions for 95/21
Traffic at the Highway 21/Interstate 95 intersection could be getting a unique solution, Effingham County leaders learned recently.
Getting in on the clues
A group of local high school students got an up-close look Tuesday at how to investigate a crime scene.
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.
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