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Rincon may deliver old post office to HES
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The restored old Rincon Post Office could be headed to the Living History Site in the near future. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Patrick Donahue
Updated: Jul 12, 2016, 9:13 PM
Published: Jul 12, 2016, 9:14 PM
The Historic Effingham Society’s Living History Site could be getting a piece of Rincon to display soon. Rincon City Council members have agreed to donate as much as $1,000 to the cost of moving the old Rincon Post Office to the Living History Site. The old, wooden post office, which was restored several years ago, currently sits near the Rincon library branch.
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Effingham County to Vote Tuesday on $60 Million Budget with Tax Rollback and Major Projects
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Paul Kasko
Updated: Jun 16, 2025, 1:35 PM
Published: Jun 16, 2025, 1:36 PM
Effingham County’s proposed 2026 budget features a major $9 million boost — fueled by long-planned infrastructure projects — alongside a 3% rollback in the property tax millage rate. Highlights include road improvements, new water treatment facilities, and added public safety positions, all while keeping reserves strong and taxes stable.
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