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Georgia State Patrol releases January traffic statistics
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Updated: Mar 7, 2018, 4:44 PM
Published: Mar 7, 2018, 4:47 PM

State troopers from the Rincon Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 12 traffic crashes in January in Effingham County.

Sgt. First Class Nease said the crashes resulted in 14 injuries and no deaths.

 Nease stated troopers from Post 42 also issued 184 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes three earrests for driving under the influence, 72 citations for speeding, 58 seat belt violations and four  child restraint violations. Troopers also issued 164 warnings.
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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