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Effingham County student assists homeless man
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Keosha Rivers presents a tent, clothing and a backpack filled with hygiene items to Lenorris Pinckney at her home near Clyo on Thursday. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Mark Lastinger
Effingham Herald
Published: Dec 9, 2018, 5:31 PM
CLYO — Effingham County High School student Keosha Rivers didn't ignore the relentless tugging at her heartstrings. She responded with compassion and concern.
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Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
Council pay raise
Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
Mya Taylor
Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rincon City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve its first pay raise in 14 years, increasing council members’ pay to $750 per month and the mayor’s pay to $950 per month starting next year. The raises will apply to those elected in November, when three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on the ballot.
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