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Rushing graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Ramsey E. Rushing graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Georgia Power donates to Treutlen House
Treutlen House at New Ebenezer received a $2,500 donation from Citizens of Georgia Power, a statewide service organization comprised of Georgia Power employees, retirees and their spouses.
Groups partner with Manna House
Manna House has partnered with Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation through Sportsmen Against Hunger Pantry to assist families in need. Local deer processors accept unwanted venison from hunters. These donations are processed into burgers which are very helpful to families.
Guyton rings in holidays with Christmas parade
A crowd lined Highways 17 and 119 Saturday to enjoy Guyton's Christmas parade.
Scout becomes employee for a day
Mary Surber of Girl Scout Troop 30197 worked at Teach Right to complete the "learn the basics of running a business" requirement of the Junior Business Owner Badge.
Classic guitar concert to benefit Guyton Food Pantry
Guitarist Jeff Bianchi will give a one-hour classical guitar concert in the sanctuary at Guyton Christian Church on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to help raise assistance for The Fillin' Station, Guyton's Community Food Pantry. Audience members are asked to bring canned and dry goods to help stock the food pantry. Peanut butter and canned meats are especially helpful.
Chamber to host Eggs and Issues breakfast Dec. 6
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast Dec. 6 at 7:30 a.m at the Effingham College and Career Academy.
Girls Night Out to focus on issues related to aging
During this time of the year, many women feel the health effects that can accompany holiday-related stress. It's also the time of the year when calories tend to creep up and busy schedules keep exercise down.
Benton graduates from basic training
Army Pvt. Ashley M. Benton graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
New Ebenezer rings in the holiday season
On a day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the community came together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Legion donates to Civil Air Patrol
American Legion Post 209 made a donation to the Effingham Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron GA-453. The donation will be used to purchase equipment and items to fund squadron projects. The Effingham Civil Air Patrol thanked the American Legion post for its donation to the youth in our community.
HomeTown Health honors Kicklighter
Beverly Kicklighter, business office manager at Effingham Health System, was named business office manager of the year by Home Town Health, LLC.
Lunderman graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Gordon S. Lunderman III graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Striking a winning chord
Effingham Community Orchestra publicity coordinator B.V. Cooper presented a Fender acoustic guitar to raffle winner Ivan Anzur. During September and October, orchestra musicians and volunteers sold raffle tickets for a new acoustic Fender guitar.
Boy Scouts celebrate camping at Log Landing site
Boy Scout Troop 665 of the Rincon United Methodist Church celebrated its 35th anniversary of its camping at Log Landing Camp.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Author makes new pair of shoes her mission
Austine Royer Smith is accustomed to people leaving donated clothing on her front porch, to give to people she helps on mission trips to Haiti.
Volunteers turn on muscle power
While many high school students were sleeping late on the Martin Luther King holiday, Ashley Clayton was doing yard work with her parents Al and Michele.
EEMA opens warming center
The Effingham County Emergency Management Agency has opened a warming center as nighttime temperatures continue to hover around 20 degrees.
HES banquet to feature sounds of Confederacy talk
Historic Effingham Society will hold its annual banquet Feb. 1 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center, beginning with a social at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade photos
As part of Effingham County's annual observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the community enjoyed the MLK parade in Springfield Monday morning.
Chamber cooking up 4th Taste of Effingham
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the fourth annual Taste of Effingham.
Empty Stocking Fund donations topped $18,000
The Empty Stocking Fund made Christmas brighter for several Effingham County families again in 2013.
Rotary Club taking nominations for volunteer of the year
The Rotary Club of Effingham County is taking nominations for its annual Volunteer of the Year award.
Nominations being taken for achievement award
Nominations are being accepted for this year's Shaw Wilkerson Outstanding Achievement Award.
Pittman named the CRTC NCO of the year
Technical Sgt. Jeffrey Pittman has been named the non-commissioned officer of the year for the Combat Readiness Training Center. Tech Sgt. Pittman serves as the lead NCO in the supply section of mission support for the CRTC and most recently directed the unit's drug testing program. He is a resident Effingham County.
Rotary makes a connection
The Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs of Effingham County combined their efforts to apply for and receive an approximately $1,200 grant from Rotary International to support Effingham Connect (formerly the Center for Working Families).
Damage from storm doesn’t last
The storm that blew through Effingham County on Saturday caused some damage but no serious injuries, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
Williams named one of Georgia’s 100 most influential
Springfield native Robert M. Williams Jr. has been named to Georgia Trend magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential Georgians."
ECSO offering Teens Ride with Pride courses
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit will host two more Georgia Teens Ride with Pride courses on Jan. 18 at the Effingham County Courthouse. The first class will be from 9-11 a.m. with the second from 1-3 p.m.
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