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Sheriff requests GBI follow-up after inmate found unresponsive
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Submitted report
Effingham Herald
Published: Dec 8, 2018, 3:26 PM

SPRINGFIELD -- The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after an inmate was found unresponsive.

At approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, dispatch was notified to send EMS to the jail after jail officers were unable to wake 64-year-old Kenneth McCullough. 

EMS responded and determined McCullough was deceased. 

No foul play is suspected. Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie, however, asked the GBI to investigate in an abundance of caution. 
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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