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ECSO offering Teens Ride with Pride courses
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit will host two more Georgia Teens Ride with Pride courses on Jan. 18 at the Effingham County Courthouse. The first class will be from 9-11 a.m. with the second from 1-3 p.m.
Rincon leaders sworn in
Rincon elected officials were sworn in at the first city council meeting of the year on Monday night.
Scott to lead annual MLK Jr. Day parade
Longtime Rincon City Council member Levi Scott Jr. will lead the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Springfield.
Lakeview Divas deck out for holidays
The Lakeview Divas of Lakeview Manor enjoyed a Christmas get-together Dec. 19.
Deadwyler to speak at Chamber lunch
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership lunch Jan. 8 with guest speaker Tommy Deadwyler, cultural affairs director for the city of Springfield.
YMCA offers tips for the new year
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is offering no joiner's fee for anyone who becomes a member at any of its locations this month.
Turning gifts into donation for Family Promise
Rather than exchange Christmas gifts among themselves this year, DeWitt Insurance Agency employees took up a collection for Family Promise of Effingham County.
Coloring contest winner
Makala Johnson won the Christmas coloring contest sponsored by the Effingham Herald and Teach Right.
Tow to Go available, ready for New Year’s Eve
Three in five consumers think people use a designated driver more on New Year's Eve because of all the increased media coverage on the topic of drinking and driving, shows a AAA Consumer Pulse survey. Yet one in four consumers report that they have never or rarely been a designated driver for friends or family in the past year.
Firing up the memories
Charles Webb has held a number of leadership positions in his career, including serving as a school district superintendent, school principal and high school football coach.
A dog's tale
A.J., an Effingham County Sheriff's Office canine for the past four years, is enjoying her first days of retired life.
Realtors pitch in for Victim Witness
The Savannah Area Realtors association had a lengthy Christmas shopping list this year, and received a priceless feeling for filling it.
Carts hit the streets to help a neighbor
Sean Davis always has enjoyed celebrating Christmas with his wife Katie and their four children.
Bringing tidings of joy
They are eager for Santa's arrival, but a group of young children were the ones giving the gifts Thursday.
Springfield Garden Club names Christmas decoration winners
One of Effingham County's holiday traditions is the Springfield Garden Club's judging of outdoor Christmas decorations in Springfield.
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Damage from storm doesn’t last
The storm that blew through Effingham County on Saturday caused some damage but no serious injuries, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
Williams named one of Georgia’s 100 most influential
Springfield native Robert M. Williams Jr. has been named to Georgia Trend magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential Georgians."
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