Archive By Section - Around Town
The United Way of Effingham County included several statistics in the 2013 annual report it presented Wednesday, but the impact its agencies had on the community went far beyond just the numbers.
March 13, 2014
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By Paul Floeckher
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Around Town
The annual Olde Effingham Days is getting a new sponsor and a new name.
March 13, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Around Town
Linda Bleicken, president of Armstrong Atlantic State University, shared with Sunrise Rotarians the university's ties to Savannah and the coastal region.
March 13, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
Eleven restaurants and caterers made samples of their wares available at the fourth annual Taste of Effingham on Thursday.
March 10, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
Kelsey Wilson from Effingham County High School won the Rotary Club speech contest, held Thursday at New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
March 10, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
Effingham Health System will host a golf tournament to benefit local charities March 28 at Lost Plantation Golf Club.
March 10, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Georgia Conservancy recognized the work to purchase Thompson's Island on Ebenezer Creek near Springfield and the Cumberland Island's alternative spring break volunteer program at its annual oyster roast March 1.
March 10, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input on the proposed reconstruction of Highway 119 from Magnolia Place to Highway 21 in Effingham County.
March 06, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Coastal Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America recognized outstanding community leaders and volunteers at the annual Silver Beaver Banquet on Feb. 22.
March 03, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Kiss-a-Pig campaign is personal to Mimi Hayes.
March 03, 2014
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By Patrick Donahue
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Around Town
March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross would like to recognize the nation's everyday heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need.
March 03, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kalyn M. Morris graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
March 03, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
People considered at high risk for type 2 diabetes are urged to get tested during the annual American Diabetes ALERT Day on March 25.
February 27, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
For the fifth year in a row, Effingham County will have a participant in the Kiss-a-Pig campaign, the largest fundraiser of the year for the American Diabetes Association.
February 27, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is setting the table for the annual Taste of Effingham, set for Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Chamber Director Rick Lott said that as of Feb.16, there were 14 booths signed up to provide food and beverage to the audience at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks gymnasium on Highway 119 in Springfield.
February 27, 2014
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Staff report
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Around Town
