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Work on parkway could start in 2017
Scaled-down version also carries a smaller price tag
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Brad Saxon from the state Department of Transportation, second from the left, talks with Springfield City Manager Brett Bennett, state Rep. Jon Burns and state Sen. Jack Hill at the Effingham community retreat. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
ST. SIMONS ISLAND — The Effingham Parkway likely won’t look like the design submitted a few years ago, with a tie-in to the Jimmy Deloach Parkway. But even with a scaled-back version, finding the money to complete the work may not be easy, Effingham County community leaders learned Thursday. Effingham County interim administrator Toss Allen and Brad Saxon of the Georgia Department of Transportation discussed transportation issues and challenges, most of which stem from a lack of funding.
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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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