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DNR begins restocking of Ogeechee River
After 38,000 fish died in May, state replenishes the rivers bluegill, bass, redbreast
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Chris Harper, hatchery manager for the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division fish hatchery in Richmond Hill, grimaces while lifting a net of splashing fingerling bluegill.
A handful of citizens, legislators and wildlife officials watched Wednesday as thousands of tiny, baby fish were released into the Ogeechee River. The move was part of a restocking plan to replenish the river’s fish population after a massive fish kill in May. About 38,000 fish of multiple species died from columnaris, a bacterial disease caused by environmental stress.
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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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