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Guyton rings in holidays with Christmas parade
A crowd lined Highways 17 and 119 Saturday to enjoy Guyton's Christmas parade. For more parade photos, go to http://community.effinghamherald.net/gallery/
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.
Rincon scares up contest winners
There were 39 entries in this year's Rincon scarecrow contest, sponsored by the Rincon Recreation Department.
Manna House offers its thanks
Manna House is extending its thanks to the community for sending donations and hosting food drives.
Hamilton completes basic training
Air Force Airman Steven J. Hamilton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
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United Way raises the power
The United Way of Effingham County is on its way toward reaching its 2013 fundraising goal.
Rincon taking entries for annual scarecrow contest
One of the favorite local events at this time of year is Rincon's annual scarecrow contest, and the city has now made participating in it easier.
Committee preparing for fair
The Effingham County Fair board of directors and committee is busy preparing for the annual Effingham County Fair.
City readies for fall festival
The second annual Springfield Fall Festival is gearing up to be bigger and better than its inaugural event.
Georgia Farm Bureau holding agriculture photo contest
How would you like to win $100 just for taking a picture? The Effingham County Farm Bureau is hosting a photo contest entitled "Picture Agriculture in Effingham."
GSU to host town hall on veterans health care
STATESBORO - The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is holding a veterans health care town hall meeting at Nessmith-Lane Conference Center on the Georgia Southern University campus. The program will be held Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
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