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Local General Assembly delegation unopposed
Hill, HItchens and Burns
Sen. Jack Hill (from left), Rep. Bill Hitchens and Rep. Jon Burns share a laugh during a 2018 Eggs & Issues Breakfast at Effingham College & Career Academy.. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Staff Report
Effingham Herald
Published: Mar 6, 2020, 3:00 PM

Effingham County's delegation in the Georgia General Assembly is currently unopposed in the 2020 election.

Neither District 4 Sen. Jack Hill, House District 159 Rep. Jon Burns nor House District 161 Rep. Bill Hitchens had a challenger with two hours left in the qualifying period.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter will face Republican primary opposition from Daniel Merritt in the May 29 primary. Democrats Lisa Ring, Barbara Seidman and Joyce Marie Griggs are also seeking Carter's seat.

In U.S. House District 12, Rep. Rick Allen, the Republican incumbent, has two Democrat challengers, Dan Steiner and Elizabeth Johnson.

 
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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