Archive By Section - Around Town
Wildlife Refuge visits Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Effingham County learned about the Savannah Coastal Refuges in a presentation from Monica Harris, visitor services manager.
Care center enjoys Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day was a day filled with love and giving for the residents at Effingham Care Center.
Chamber, SCV bringing Civil War event to Rincon
A new event with a Civil War twist is coming to Rincon on May 18.
Girl Scouts taking donations for pets in need
Junior Girl Scouts in Troop 30197 learned the power of one and how one person can make a difference through their Agent of Change journey. Now they are giving the community an opportunity to help make a difference.
Allen honored for service
Fred Blitch, chairman of the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District, made a special presentation to the family of the late George Allen at the district's conservationist of the year banquet.
Austin completes basic training
Army Pfc. Kimberly D. Austin graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Chamber’s annual event is more than just a little Taste
Tickets are on sale now for what has become a fast-growing Taste of Effingham.
Effingham GOP to hold meeting March 9
The Effingham County Republican Party will convene precinct mass meetings March 9 at 9 a.m. at the Effingham County administration building to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Effingham County Republican Party convention.
'Mega-load' to cause delays on Ebenezer, 21
The state Department of Transportation is advising of delays on Ebenezer Road and Highway 21 in Effingham County this weekend.
Rahn named conservationist of the year
Brad Rahn is the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District Conservationist of the Year in Soil and Water from Effingham County.
Rincon PD to hold first citizens police academy
The Rincon Police Department is currently accepting applications for its first Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA will begin April 9 and is a 10-week program.
Foss joins the club
The Rotary Club of Effingham County welcomed its newest member, minister and American Legion chaplain Elliott Foss.
ADA to present Diabetes Exposed
American Diabetes Association presents Diabetes Exposed on Feb. 23 at The Coastal Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 305 Fahm St. in Savannah, for all people affected by diabetes.
'Love Thy Neighbor' food drive gearing up
A locally-owned passenger transportation, errand and courier service and the local food cooperative are partnering up for the third year to challenge area businesses and other local organizations in a food fundraiser for local food pantries.
A serving of tea and history
The Effingham County Hussars Chapter 2285 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a Christmas tea at Jerusalem Lutheran Church on Dec. 8 to honor confederate mothers and grandmothers.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Lest we forget
In light of the accusations of waiting lists and other problems at Veterans Administration hospitals and facilities across the country, state Sen. Jack Hill said the nation needs to make taking care of its veterans one of its top priorities.
A welcome homecoming
Students typically enjoy the last day of school, but three Effingham County girls had an unforgettable one Friday.
EHS Auxiliary honored for service above self
The Effingham Health System Auxiliary was awarded the Sunrise Rotary Club of Effingham County's Service Above Self Award.
Mail carriers deliver for Manna House
Rincon residents participated in the National Letter Carriers Postal Food Drive on May 10, as they were encouraged to fill a bag with non-perishable food items and place it at their mailbox. These items were collected and donated to a local food pantry to help "stamp out" hunger.
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