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Rebels named to all-region football team
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Effingham County tight end Samari Westbrook turns upfield after catching a pass against Coffee on Nov. 10 in Douglas. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Mark Lastinger
Updated: Nov 30, 2017, 4:41 PM
Published: Nov 30, 2017, 4:44 PM

SPRINGFIELD -- Seven Effingham County Rebels were selected for the All-Region 2-AAAAAA football team. The squad was named by the region's coaches.

The Rebels' offense is represented by running back Toot Johnson, receiver Demario Gant, tight end Samari Westbrook, lineman Michael Richard and athlete Zebrandon Gant.

Effingham County's Jospeph Solomon and Edwin Scroggins made the defense on the line and in the secondary, respectively.

Honorable-mention offensive players from Effingham County include Chandler Hinely, Carson Hunt, Trevon Wilenson and Jerid Stokes. The Rebels' defensive honorable-mention pics are Demote Lee, Willie Ferrel, Cullen Wake, Andrew Delapenia, Calvin Loury, Anthony Johnson and Ryan Sapp. Kicker Zach Thomas also received honorable mention.

See the complete All-Region 2-AAAAAA team in the Dec. 6 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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