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Field keeps growing for county commission, school board races
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Flanked by family and supporters, 3rd District Commissioner Steve Mason announced Tuesday he is seeking re-election. Mason qualified Monday for the May 20 primary. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Patrick Donahue
Updated: Mar 7, 2014, 1:28 AM
Published: Mar 7, 2014, 1:37 AM
The field for the May 20 primary is growing for a number of Effingham County races. Four people have qualified to run for one of the board of education seats, and there will be at least two contested county commission races. Former county administrator David Crawley has signed up to run for the county commission District 5 seat, currently held by Phil Kieffer.
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Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
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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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