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Troopers investigate seven wrecks in January
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State troopers from the Rincon post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated seven traffic crashes during January in Effingham County.

Sgt. 1st Class Riner said the traffic crashes resulted in 10 injuries and one traffic death.

Riner said troopers from Post 42 also issued 287 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes three arrests for driving under the influence, 81 citations for speeding, 140 seat belt violations and three child restraint violations. Troopers also issued 263 warnings.

Father, Son Arrested After Armed Standoff in Eden
Sheriff's report
Deputies respond Tuesday to a home in Eden, where a father and son were arrested after a standoff following a domestic dispute. (Submitted photo)
Two men were arrested Tuesday in Eden after a domestic dispute led to a standoff. Deputies say George Driggers, 47, threatened his girlfriend and law enforcement with a gun, then barricaded himself inside a home. His father, Alford Driggers, 80, was also charged for allegedly threatening deputies.
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