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Chief concerns revealed
Gerbino cites Rincon Police Department deficiencies in report
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Chief Mark Gerbino took over the Rincon Police Department on Oct. 22, 2018. He succeeded Phillip Scholl, who resigned in July 2018 to pursue other interests. Lt. Jose Ramirez filled the gap between the two on an interim basis. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Mark Lastinger
Effingham Herald
Published: Feb 13, 2019, 1:34 AM
RINCON — An ongoing assessment by new Chief Mark Gerbino indicates that the Rincon Police Department has quite a ways to go before it reaches the bar necessary to achieve certification by leading police organizations.
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Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
Council pay raise
Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
Mya Taylor
Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rincon City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve its first pay raise in 14 years, increasing council members’ pay to $750 per month and the mayor’s pay to $950 per month starting next year. The raises will apply to those elected in November, when three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on the ballot.
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