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Car tags at the click of a mouse
County to start online payment for vehicle tags, property taxes
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Effingham County is expected to be on the list of counties that allow residents to purchase car tags online by the start of 2011. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
Patrick Donahue
Updated: Nov 18, 2010, 11:22 PM
Published: Nov 18, 2010, 11:25 PM
Effingham County residents soon may be able to pay for new car tags and pay their property taxes seated in front of their home computer.
 
County commissioners approved agreements with Sturgis Web Service, Pay Pal, Official Payment Corporation and the state Department of Revenue to enable Effingham citizens to renew car tags and pay property tax bills online. 
 
The ability to pay for car tags online could be available as soon as Jan. 1 and property owners could be able to pay their taxes online in about two months, according to Tax Commissioner Linda McDaniel.
 
For the complete story, see Friday's edition of the Effingham Herald.
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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