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Georgia State Patrol reports 15 April crashes
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Updated: May 15, 2018, 2:18 PM
Published: May 15, 2018, 2:22 PM

Troopers from the Rincon post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 15 traffic crashes during April in Effingham County.

The crashes resulted in 11 injuries and zerp deaths. Post 42 also issued 197 traffic citations in the county.  The total includes four arrests for driving under the influence, 97 citations for speeding, 61 seat-belt violations and five child restraint violations.

Troopers also issued 145 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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