Archive By Section - Around Town
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.
School ties
The corner of Fifth Avenue and Church Street in Guyton looks different now than when Guyton High School stood there from 1919 to 1956.
Rincon Recovery reaches out with food drive
Anisa Grantham of Rincon Recovery Resources and staff sponsored a food drive during January and encouraged their clients and staff to donate canned food items.
Here comes the judge
Chief Magistrate Judge of Effingham County Scott Hinson spoke recently to the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club. Judge Hinson gave an overview of some of the Magistrate Court's jurisdictions, which include small claims, minor and felony criminal offenses, good behavior warrants, and granting bails.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Wright completes basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Fallyn R. Wright graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Halle group calls upon Ebenezer
Nearly 280 years ago, the people who would be Effingham County's first European residents gathered in Germany to begin a trek that took them to The Netherlands, England and eventually to the new settlement of Savannah. Last week, a group from Halle, Germany, made the trip to see where those original Salzburgers established their new homes.
ECCA pays a visit to Exchange Club
Barbara Prosser, chief executive officer of the Effingham College and Career Academy, spoke at the Feb. 5 meeting of the Exchange Club of Effingham County.
Waltz named Conservationist of the Year
Agriculture teacher and Effingham County Young Farmers advisor Freddie Waltz was honored recently by the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District as Effingham's 2013 Conservationist of the Year.
CRTC’s Wright earns promotion
Master Sgt. Issac "Ice" Wright has earned promotion to the senior non-commissioned officers' rank of senior master sergeant.
City ready for ‘bigger, better’ July 4 laser show
Rincon City Council members are gearing up now for the city's annual 4th of July celebration.
Rotary turns on renewable energy
Osman Bholat, area sales executive for Georgia Power, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Effingham County's meeting on Thursday.
Waller honored with soybean efficiency award
Bart Waller, Effingham County commodity producer, was the recipient of the 2014 State Non-Irrigated Soybean Efficiency Contest.
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