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Effingham County schools to close for Irma
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Published: Sep 7, 2017, 4:19 PM
The Effingham County School System will be closed for all staff and students Friday through Tuesday because of the threat of Hurricane Irma. In addition, all school-related activities are canceled for the same period. Parents and students are urged to follow the ECSD Facebook page as well as the ECSD district webpage (www.effinghamschools.com) for additional updates and helpful information.
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Help Manna House Upgrade Its Parking Lot
Manna House
Friends of Manna House volunteers Theresa Gardner, left, and Kaye Shuman load food into vehicles to help distribute meals to families in need. Their efforts support the pantry’s mission to provide essential food and hope to the community. (Submitted photo)
Paul Kasko
Updated: Aug 12, 2025, 12:35 PM
Published: Aug 11, 2025, 7:08 PM
Friends of Manna House is fundraising in August to renovate the busy food pantry parking lot. The community is invited to shop donated décor and support the project.
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