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Meeting set on proposed Guyton roundabout
The state Department of Transportation seeks input on the proposed roundabout project in the Guyton.
Habitat pays tribute to its founder, volunteers
To honor a local veteran who epitomizes service to country and community, Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County had to look no further than its founder.
Johnson to get sendoff for national pageant
The community is invited to give Megan Johnson a big sendoff as she goes to California to compete in the National American Miss pageant.
Daiss graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Travis K. Daiss graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Remembering a ‘forgotten war’
As a bullet from a Chinese .50-caliber machine gun tore into his wrist, Harrell Roberts rued the end of his wristwatch.
EFACEC visits Exchange Club
Peter Sheridan, purchasing manager for EFACEC, gave a short history of the EFACEC power transformers facility in Effingham County.
Scarecrow contest winners
DeWitt Insurance, with its "Wizard of Oz" theme, won first place in the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's scarecrow competition.
A salute to veterans
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 209 saluted local military veterans who live at Lakeview Manor retirement community in Springfield.
Lions Club Parade to kick off holiday season
The start to Effingham County's holiday season is ready to hit the streets.
Annual ACS memorial service to be held Sunday
The annual Effingham County American Cancer Society Memorial and Honor Service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Effingham County Board of Education Auditorium on 405 N. Ash St. in Springfield.
Socia graduates from basic training
Army National Guard Pvt. Richard L. Socia has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Interacting with Interact
Rotary Club district governor Gary Smith met Effingham County High School Interact students and talked with them about their projects and their involvement during a visit to the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club.
Taking flight
hen Bonnie Rachael opened Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center seven years ago, she said she envisioned it being "a place the community builds together."
Superheroes on the run for CASA
It was in Guyton rather than Gotham, but Batman answered the call on Saturday.
Strutting their stuff
A group of doctors showed they could operate pretty well on stage.
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Raisin some interest and some fun
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce baked up one of the Georgia Legislature's favorite traditions Thursday.
Mars shows FORCE its support
The Mars Theatre recently gave a $675 donation to United Way of the Coastal Empire's Food OutReach Co-op of Effingham (FORCE).
Effingham CONNECT sets info sessions for ACA effect on tax returns
The United Way's e-CONNECT (Effingham Community Network Navigation Center) will hold a free program Wednesday on how the Affordable Care Act may affect tax returns.
Guyton welcomes ‘Idol’ winner Glover
An "American Idol" came to Guyton on Saturday night.
Celebrating MLK Jr. Day
Though he was speaking to a room populated mostly with adults, Pace Goodway's message Monday morning applied to young people - and to the older folks gathered in the Effingham County administrative complex.
Annual breakfast to start MLK Jr Day activities
Effingham County will begin its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast at the county administrative complex.
Making the connections
Effingham County Family Connection thanked its many community partners at a luncheon Thursday at the Gnann-Webb House in Springfield.
Record amount for Empty Stocking Fund
The Effingham Exchange Club announced it raised a record-setting $24,276 for its annual Empty Stocking Fund campaign.
Reddick comes through for Treutlen House
Kristen Wert was impressed that major league baseball player Josh Reddick donated brand-new shoes and clothing to the Treutlen House at New Ebenezer on Friday.
Giles graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class D'angelo S. Giles graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Local NAACP branch marks Emancipation Proclamation
The Effingham County branch of the NAACP held its annual Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1 at Union Spring Independent Methodist Church on Berryville Road.
United Way seeking tax preparation volunteers
The United Way of Effingham County is looking for people in the community to serve as IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.
Winning chord struck for orchestra’s fundraiser guitar raffle
Effingham Community Orchestra musicians and volunteers were out in the community promoting the eighth annual holiday concert and homemade cookie sale and selling tickets for their annual fundraising raffle from September through November. The item being raffled was a new Fender acoustic guitar pack including the guitar and accessories.
Rincon PD officers show their support for slain NYPD officer
On Dec. 26, the Rincon Police Department sent two representatives to New York to participate in the funeral ceremony for the fallen New York Police Department Officer Rafael Ramos. Rincon Police Cpl. Devlin Crosby and Detective Don Wood arrived in New York to attend the funeral for Officer Ramos held Saturday
Wingmen ride to animal shelter's aid
The Effingham County Wingmen motorcycle club recently donated about $600 worth of dog food and kitty litter to the Effingham County Animal Shelter.
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