The Effingham Herald and CEO Charles H. Morris will host a reception for retiring Effingham Herald Publisher Karen Tanksley on April 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the community room at Effingham Chamber of Commerce, 520 W. 3rd Street in Springfield, according to Joe McGlamery, regional vice president for Morris’ southeast Georgia publications.

Invitations will be sent to a number of local family and friends, but the public is welcome to drop by for a visit with Tanksley who is retiring April 3 after 43 years of service with Statesboro and Effingham publications of Morris Multimedia.

“As the Effingham community has grown, so too has the Herald, and it has steadfastly chronicled the county’s progress over the years. As the community readies for another ascension and another wave of prosperity, the Herald will be well positioned to relate the stories of Effingham and its people in a number of different platforms,” said McGlamery. “As Effingham grows, so too has and will the Herald, from beyond being simply a newspaper to becoming a multi-facted, multimedia information outlet.”

“We are proud of the Effingham Herald and the role is continues to play in the life of Effingham County,” said Morris. “Under Karen’s leadership, the Herald has tried to be a supportive, positive influence on the community.”