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Early voting to conclude Friday
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During the early voting period, ballots can be cast in Rincon at City Hall, 302 South Columbia Ave., from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday. Guytons early voting is taking place at its City Hall from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Friday. - photo by File illustration
Mark Lastinger
Published: Oct 31, 2017, 4:01 PM

RINCON — Early voting for Tuesday’s municipal elections in Effingham County ends Friday.
During the early voting period, ballots can be cast in Rincon at City Hall, 302 South Columbia Ave., from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday.
Guyton’s early voting is taking place at its City Hall from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Friday.
Springfield isn’t having an election because none of its incumbents drew opposition.
In Rincon, Christi Ricker, a member of the Rincon City Council, is challenging incumbent Mayor Ken Lee.
Rincon also has six candidates vying for three city council posts. They are Eric Brierton, Ann L. Daniel (incumbent), Jerome A. Erwin, Kevin Exley, Patrick Kirkland and Levi Scott Jr. (incumbent).
There are two spots up for grabs on the Guyton City Council.
Michael Gerwig, Joseph Lee and Quinton White are eying the open Post 3 seat.
The Post 4 contest pits incumbent Michael Johnson against Marshall Reiser.
 
‘It Was Overwhelming': Rincon Mayor Kevin Exley Shares His Personal Journey Through Cancer and Recovery
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​Rincon Mayor Kevin Exley ringing the cancer bell at Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion after completing treatment for head and neck cancer — a moment he called emotional, humbling, and the start of a new chapter. (Submitted photo)
Paul Kasko
Updated: Jul 3, 2025, 6:26 PM
Published: Jul 3, 2025, 5:32 PM
After weeks of intensive cancer treatment, Rincon Mayor Kevin Exley is returning to city hall and his full-time job in Savannah. In his first interview since ringing the cancer bell, Exley opens up about the pain, faith, and community support that carried him through the hardest chapter of his life. Now cancer-free, he reflects on the emotional journey — and the gratitude he feels to be moving forward, one step at a time.
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