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Plenty of questions still on Ogeechee fish kill
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Some of the attendees at Sundays meeting to discuss what happened on the Ogeechee River stop by the Ogeechee Riverkeepers table to sign up. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Lawmakers and citizens alike sounded a recurring theme on a sweltering Sunday afternoon: They want answers on why thousands of fish in a stretch of the Ogeechee River died two weeks ago. Several hundred people turned out to Dasher’s Landing in Bryan County, just across the Effingham County line, with many voicing their displeasure with what caused the massive fish kill, along with their frustration and their displeasure. State Environmental Protection Division officials have said what caused the fish kill is columnaris, a bacteria not known to be harmful to humans.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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)
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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