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Ribbon cutting conducted at Wanderings Design & Decor
Wanderings
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting at Wanderings Design & Decor, 507 N Laurel St., Springfield, on Friday. Participating are (from left) James Carlson of Carlson Premier Events; Donna and Keith Hellmann of Keller Williams Realty; James, Chloe and Tiffany Siegmund of Wanderings (behind Tiffany is her friend Kelly Geer, who makes jewelry); James’ mother; Chamber CEO Andy Cripps; and Tina Browning from Queensborough National Bank and Trust. - photo by Photo submitted
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Effingham Herald
Published: Jul 12, 2020, 1:46 PM

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting at Wanderings Design & Decor, 507 N Laurel St., Springfield, on Friday. Participating are (from left) James Carlson of Carlson Premier Events; Donna and Keith Hellmann of Keller Williams Realty;  James, Chloe and Tiffany Siegmund of Wanderings (behind Tiffany is her friend Kelly Geer, who makes jewelry); James’ mother; Chamber CEO Andy Cripps; and Tina Browning from Queensborough National Bank and Trust.
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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