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State Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia’s food shrimp harvest season will close Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This closure includes all food shrimp harvesting activities, including commercial trawling, commercial and recreational food shrimp cast netting, and shrimp seining on the beaches. Anglers and commercial bait shrimp dealers can still harvest shrimp for use as bait. Read More
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The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the 8th Air Force in Savannah on Jan. 28. Exclusive guided tours of the Museum will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. History will come to life as World War II 8th Air Force veterans will be meeting and greeting visitors. Read More
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Participants in the annual Emancipation Proclamation observance sing during the event, sponsored by the Effingham County NAACP and held at Rincon’s New Bethel AME Church on Sunday afternoon. The event marked the 149th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Read More
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The Springfield Garden Club has announced its winners in the annual Springfield Outdoor Christmas Decoration contest. Read More
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The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is reminding all citizens to be responsible and not to fire a gun in a reckless manner, to ensure a safe New Years Eve for all. Read More
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Willie Tebeau said that her husband, Troy Pendleton Teabeau, told her he fell in love with her because she “always seemed to be of a good humor.” Read More
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Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center had a special end of the year fundraiser/craft show at the Verne C. Hinely Center in Rincon on Dec. 17. Read More
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ATLANTA—A Guyton husband and wife both won a trip to a college bowl game in the Georgia Lottery’s KENO! Gridiron Getaway promotion. Joseph and Mary Wierbicki were selected randomly and won two of three bowl game vacations. Read More
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With an effort spearheaded by Elsha Stout, Melissa Capwell and Julie Dickey, golf carts hit the roads around Lost Plantation on Friday night in support of neighbor Ashley Toler. Read More
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In the season of giving, Amy Moore and her family and staff at Simply Southern are expecting a busy yet fulfilling weekend. Read More
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Big Sister has accepted the responsibility of caring for her two younger siblings, aged 13 and 15. Big Sister is only 21 years old herself and she has a young child, aged 18 months. Her husband was killed about a year ago in an accident. Read More
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The Georgia State Patrol is reminding motorists to plan carefully before hitting the highways for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. Troopers are cautioning drivers to plan for a sober designated driver if alcohol consumption will be part of the celebrations. Read More
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The Effingham County Health Department is currently offering Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine at no charge. Read More
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A festive holiday mood filled the Clyo Community Center on Dec. 4 as the Effingham Community Orchestra presented its Fifth Annual Holiday Concert and Homemade Cookie Sale. Read More
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For the last 10 months, many in Effingham County have held the Moore family a little closer every day. Read More
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“Grandma” is trying and doing the best she can but it is hard to provide care for three grandchildren, ages 6-10. The children’s mother died and the father long ago took off for parts unknown. This circumstance left three children, who need daily care and provisions. Read More
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BRUNSWICK—One of the world’s rarest marine mammals is returning to Georgia’s coast. A North Atlantic right whale was seen off South Carolina on Nov. 22, the first of a watery winter migration. Read More
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Crickets and the occasional train were the accompaniment for the work of Nathan Holton and Lee Bloodsworth. Read More
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There figures to be more life than ever to the Living History Site in the next few months. Read More
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Effingham County is in for a new treat this Christmas season at the “Historic Effingham Christmas at Ebenezer” to be held Nov. 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Ebenezer. Read More
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The 5th Annual Dickens Craft Festival will be held Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Rincon parking lot. Read More
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With the holidays approaching and a growing uneasiness about the economy, mental health professionals are trying to let people know what to look for if someone they know is contemplating suicide. Read More
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The first Duck Races were held Saturday Nov. 12 at the Effingham YMCA pool. Read More
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Jeremy Johnson of Citizens of Georgia Power Savannah Generation Chapter presents a check for $2,500 to and Bobbie Tootle of the Treutlen House. Read More
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Come remember those who served the country today at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. All military veterans and active duty military will be recognized. Military veterans will receive a special admission rate of $5 to the Museum and active duty a rate of $6. Read More
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Local resident and author Angie Usher will be at Teach Right, 586 South Columbia Ave, behind the Shell station in Rincon on Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. She will be signing and personalizing copies of her first children’s book, “Freddie’s Adventures: Firefly Tails, Bright Trails, and Fishy Tales”, which will be available at a discounted price. She also will personalize copies that have been previously purchased online or in bookstores. Read More
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BB&T employees and Georgia Pacific Loaned Associate Brandee Gordon (right) celebrate the 2011 United Way Employee Campaign and are shown helping to raise the mercury in the thermometer even closer to United Way’s $280,000 goal. Read More
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With an estimated 50,000 deer-car collisions annually in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division advises motorists across the state to be extra cautious of increased deer and wildlife sightings this fall season. Read More
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The United Way of Effingham County is recognizing the The Effingham Victim Witness Assistance Program as an “Everyday Hero.” Read More
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Problem: No food pantry in the north Guyton Area Read More
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Traveling down Blue Jay Road on Oct. 27, the Blandford Depot passed by its former home by the railroad tracks at Blue Jay and McCall roads before being relocated in the Living History Site in Springfield. Read More
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Effingham Hospital hosted its second annual Lunch, Laugh and Learn for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 27 at Effingham College and Career Academy. Read More
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Jeremy Nease (left) of Badcock’s in Rincon helped to raise the mercury in the United Way campaign goal thermometer with a generous donation which will help United Way provide support to health and human services in the community. Read More
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The “Yankee Lady,” a fully restored, vintage B-17 bomber, will be visiting Savannah. This B-17 Flying Fortress will be open to the public for viewing and flights will be available from noon until sunset on Oct. 29-30. Read More
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The local feature film “Untouched” will be shooting an action packed scene at the Historic Effingham Courthouse. Read More
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The Baker family is setting sail this year on the “Black Pearl” at their Springfield home. Read More
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The UnDead Cemetery Haunt is back for another year. Read More
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Manna House Ministries has been serving Effingham County for more than a quarter of a century. They are dedicated to their mission of feeding those in need. Read More
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The Effingham County Fair was in town at the fairgrounds in Springfield Oct.17-22. Post your photos at community.effinghamherald.net. Read More
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Highlights from this year's Effingham County Fair Livestock Show, which featured cattle Oct. 20. See more photos at community.effinghamherald.net. Read More
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See highlights from this year's Effingham County Fair Livestock Show. The annual swine show was held Wednesday at the Effingham Fairgrounds’ Livestock Arena. Read More
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See highlights from this year's Effingham County Fair Livestock Show. The annual lamb and goat show was held Tuesday at the Effingham Fairgrounds’ Livestock Arena. Read More
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Rachel Laverenz of Effingham County and Seth Maxie of Hattiesburg, Miss., were named the 2011 Blinn College homecoming queen and king during halftime of the Buccaneers’ game against Trinity Valley Community College on Saturday. Read More
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This year, Effingham County has designated Halloween trick-or-treat hours to begin Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Read More
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If your taste in music is country, then it’s Broadway Street in Nashville; for blues it’s Beale Street in Memphis; and if it’s jazz music you prefer, then it’s Bourbon Street in New Orleans; but, if it’s bluegrass and gospel music you like most then you need go no farther than the Old Louisville Road in Guyton and the Mossy Oak Music Park. Read More
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New Concepts Healthcare is where you will find Dr. Jack Heneisen on any given day of the week treating his patients at his medical practice in Rincon. Read More
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Georgia Pacific Savannah River Mill’s United Way campaign is underway with pledges to date exceeding $49,000. Read More
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Fair week kicked off Monday with the annual parade through downtown Springfield past a throng of people who lined Laurel Street on a perfect mid-autumn day. Read More
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Before 8 a.m. Saturday morning, Alex Partain, his brother Daniel and a few others made their way down Appaloosa Way to get the horses ready for the day of lessons ahead. Read More
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Bluegrass music is ahead at Mossy Oak Music Park this week from Wednesday evening to Sunday morning as the 31st bluegrass and gospel music festival gets under way. Read More
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