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Coastal Roundtable first to OK its T-SPLOST list
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The Coastal Region roundtable has become the first of the 12 in the state to approve its projects list for the 2010 Transportation Investment Act. The five projects approved for Effingham County include all four phases of the Effingham Parkway/Georgia Portway, with anticipated funding of $106.25 million from the TIA. The final list also includes improvements to the Interstate 16-Old River Road interchange with nearly $2.65 million allotted from TIA proceeds, if approved by voters. “It has been an honor to work closely with the Coastal Region Roundtable and the Coastal Regional Commission staff this summer as they developed their project list for the Transportation Investment Act,” said Todd Long, director of planning for the state Department of Transportation.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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)
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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