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Hey, Springfield ! Turn on those lights!
Decoration contest
Staff report'
Effingham Herald
Published: Nov 30, 2021, 12:32 PM

 In order for their Christmas decorations to be judged by the Springfield Garden Club, Springfield residents, businesses and churches are asked to have their holiday lights turned on by 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 Pictures of the winning displays will be published in a subsequent edition of the Effingham Herald.
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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