Archive By Author - Patrick Donahue
Rincon Police joins the social media age
The Rincon Police Department is joining the social media ranks - and it's looking for some new friends.
County sets minimum for conservation use assessment
Effingham County commissioners have unanimously approved setting a minimum number of acres landowners can set aside in a conservation use assessment.
County hopes fee cut spurs growth
Effingham County commissioners are proposing to amend their impact fee ordinance in an effort to kick-start a flagging development and building sector.
County to get use out of old buses
Effingham County's Public Safety Department is going to put two old school buses to use for a mobile command post.
Drug bust attempt ends in chase, arrest
A Savannah man is in custody after an attempted drug bust preceded a chase through Effingham and Chatham counties.
Port readies for planned deepening
The proposed deepening of the Savannah Harbor is expected to bring in more ships and more business for one of the world's busiest ports - and Georgia Ports Authority officials are trying to prepare for the continued wave of ships and cargo.
Judge denies Northway’s motion to dismiss
An Effingham County Superior Court judge has denied Springfield Mayor Jeff Northway's motion to dismiss an action brought by four city council members seeking his removal.
Georgia team hits streets of Guyton for historic look
Armed with cameras and clipboards, students from the University of Georgia combed through the streets of Guyton at the end of last week. Their mission was to conduct a historic resources survey of the town.
Following a lifelong dream
She didn't start out as a writer. But Lucy Waller has achieved her lifelong goal of being an author.
Something to go hog wild about
Family and staff joined Effingham County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors at the ribbon cutting for the Rusty Pig BBQ in Rincon. Doug Marrie is the restaurant manager. The restaurant is at 360 S. Columbia Ave. in Rincon and its phone number is 826-4233.
City, church finalize traffic safety plan
Rincon City Council members and First Baptist Church of Rincon representatives have agreed to a series of changes to the roads around the church campus that are expected to improve safety greatly.
County’s population officially tops 50K mark
That Effingham County's population has been growing is no mystery. By how much, though, wasn't known until the Census figures were revealed.
Steering the road funding plan
As a former economic developer, Allen Burns equates transportation as jobs. As executive director of the Coastal Regional Commission, he sees the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 as an avenue for economic growth.
Attorney has a few questions for city council
Springfield City Council members may take up the matter of who leaked information about a potential legal action against the city.
DDS to offer limited service Saturday
The Georgia Department of Driver Services urges customers to plan ahead. On Saturday, DDS will offer limited driver licensing services due a scheduled upgrade of a national database used to verify driver's license information.
Articles By Author - Patrick Donahue
Studio shoots for late summer start to blockbuster project
The massive deal between a film studio and the Effingham Industrial Development Authority appears to be heading toward a groundbreaking later this year.
China trip could land big prospect for IDA
Representatives from the Effingham Industrial Development Authority are set to embark on a journey literally on the other side of the globe, with their sights on closing a potentially significant deal.
Big challenges ahead for GSU in first year of FBS
After six national titles in 30 years of Football Championship Subdivision/Division I-AA play, the Georgia Southern Eagles are about to embark on a new path - and the schedule in their inaugural Football Bowl Subdivision campaign has a handful of obstacles.
Studio boasts of strong revenues, reviews for 2012
Medient Studios, Inc., has announced strong revenues for 2012, and issued a shareholders letter as part of its annual report.
IDA applauds Medient’s deal
The film studio planning a massive studio and development project in Effingham County has entered into a partnership with a major production equipment supplier.
Chairman: Findings in, but audit still 2-3 weeks away
An auditor's findings on the 2012 county audit were presented to Effingham County officials Friday afternoon, but the audit itself won't be ready for another couple of weeks, county commission Chairman Wendall Kessler said Monday.
Residents say ‘no’ to KAF permit
State Environmental Protection Division officials heard a continued chorus from Ogeechee River residents, property owners and enthusiasts - no more dumping of pollutants into the stream.
Group of commissioners press for changes atop county
A county commission meeting that was not held has become part of a swirling, building mass of allegations and possible changes in county leadership.
Carter sets sights on Congressional seat
SAVANNAH - The primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives 1st District seat are more than a year away, but Buddy Carter didn't want to waste any time in announcing his candidacy.
A big day for the Mars Theatre
Work on refurbishing the interior of the Mars Theatre in Springfield is expected to start any day now. Thanks to the weather, the first show in the theatre's second life took place Saturday.
EPD chief open to holding public forum on river issues
The state Environmental Protection Division will hold a public hearing Tuesday night on King America Finishing's draft permit to discharge into the Ogeechee River, and agency director Jud Turner said he wants to meet with area residents soon.
Kingston jumps into Senate race
SAVANNAH - Jack Kingston made his entry into a crowded field for Georgia's soon-to-be open Senate seat.
City puts new rates in play at Lost Plantation
Rincon City Council members are hoping new rates and fees will be just the draw to hook more golfers to the city's course.
County close to adopting hotel-motel tax
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce could be line to receive hotel and motel tax receipts from the county in order to foster tourism efforts.
Sheriff’s office ready to put new cars on the road
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office soon will put new cars on the road, replacing four cars no longer serviceable because of wrecks.
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