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Barrow sponsors dental health fair
U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Savannah) will be hosting a dental health fair at the Macy's Court in the Oglethorpe Mall on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The dental health fair will feature free oral health screenings for children and adults, preventative education programs, referrals, free toothbrushes and toothpaste, and much more. Many people are unaware that sound oral health can help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. "Dental health care is usually what folks cut out first during ...
Kemp calls DOJ’s consent a ‘victory’
ATLANTA-Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced Monday that following the state's June 22 lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the DOJ consented to preclearance of the state's voter verification process, including verification of U.S. citizenship. After the DOJ consented to the process, the state filed for and received administrative preclearance from the DOJ. The state and the DOJ therefore have now filed a joint request to have the lawsuit dismissed. "After nearly two ...
State transportation board calls for TE projects across the state
ATLANTA-The State Transportation Board announced the Georgia Department of Transportation is accepting applications for Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects. The TE program funds multi-use facilities such as walking and biking trails and paths; streetscaping and landscaping projects in cities and towns; historic preservation of transportation-related facilities like railroad depots; and scenic preservation of views and scenic byways. "Over the past 20 years more than 900 projects have been selected. These projects enhance communities and improve quality ...
Commissioners to keep working on ethics policy
Effingham County commissioners will take another crack at a proposed ethics policy for the board.
IDA seeks GRAD level for its site
The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority is stepping up one of its sites to a GRAD level.
Downtown Springfield may open a new chapter
A new location on Springfield's Laurel Street feels right at home for Jamey Stancell. Stancell, along with business partner Jim Mathis, has opened Old Town Bookstore and Antiques, moving his business to the middle of Effingham County from the middle of downtown Savannah. Stancell, who has lived in Springfield for two and a half years, owned a store on Habersham Street for five years. "I drove back and forth every day," he said. But as he got to the ...
Rincon looks at recycling options for city residents
Rincon is continuing to explore a recycling program for the city. City Manager Michael Phillips said he is talking with Pratt Industries and Waste Management, the city's sanitation contractor about a recycling dropoff center. Phillips spoke with a Waste Management representative earlier this summer about a one-stop recycling center. "He indicated it might be more than curbside," Phillips said of the costs. A deal with Pratt may have revenue potential, he said. "We might be able to pick up ...
After victory, Jones ready for a break
The campaign for Effingham County commission's District 2 seat - and the passing of her mother - behind her, Vera Jones is anxiously awaiting a few days off. Jones captured 507 votes in the Republican runoff Tuesday, 96 more than opponent Michael King. With no Democrats running, Tuesday's victory essentially gives the seat to the former Effingham County Board of Education chairperson. "I am so glad. The only person more glad is my husband," she said. "I ...
McKinney already back on campaign trail
Just hours after his resounding victory in the Republican runoff for the U.S. House 12th District nomination, Ray McKinney was back on the trail. McKinney, an Effingham County native, won the nomination handily over Thunderbolt fire chief Carl Smith with more than 62 percent of the approximately 22,900 votes cast. McKinney will face incumbent John Barrow (D-Savannah) in the November general election. "I found out that the battery on my phone does not last very long when ...
Lowery indicted for murder
An Effingham County grand jury has indicted a man for murder in the May stabbing death of a Rincon woman. Chris Todd Lowery was indicted Monday for one count of murder, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of possession of firearm or knife in the commission of a crime, one count of theft by taking and one count each of financial card transaction theft and fraud. Authorities allege that Lowery stabbed and killed Linda Schaffer in ...
Springfield OK’s plans for Parker’s
Springfield City Council members have given the nod for a new Parker's store to be built along Highway 21. Council members approved a preliminary general development plan for the store, to be built near the Harvey's Supermarket. "We're excited about coming to the community and building something we think the community will be proud of," said Greg Parker, president of the Savannah-based Parker Companies. Parker's has been in business for 35 years, and the Springfield store will be ...
DOT seeks public review, comments at local meetings
ATLANTA–The Georgia Department of Transportation will be presenting the Draft FY 2011-2014 Statewide Transportation Improve-ment Program for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that identifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. These projects include, but are not limited to; new construction, operational and safety improvements, bridge replacements, and maintenance for interstates, state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle ...
Zoller competes in Georgia Farm Bureau discussion meet
MACON-Effingham County Farm Bureau member Michael Zoller competed in the preliminary round of the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer Discussion Meet on July 24. The event was held during the GFB Young Farmer Family Conference at the Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele. Zoller was one of 19 contestants who participated in the discussion meet. The event is intended to stimulate a committee meeting during which agriculturalists discuss issues impacting agriculture. The contestants ...
Runoff results
Effingham County commissioner, 3rd District Vera Jones 467 Michael King 368 12th District, U.S. House of Representatives Ray McKinney 1,910 Carl Smith 1,016 Governor Nathan Deal 1,318 Karen Handel 1,697
Commissioners to continue work on ethics policy
County staff will continue working on an ethics policy discussing a proposed ordinance that would put that policy in place.
Articles by Section - Local
IDA may seek better zoning class for Research Forest
The Effingham Industrial Development Authority will ask for a change in zoning for its massive Research Forest Tract.
Close to home
The oohs and aahs were frequent as people toured the OR, ER and other areas of the new Effingham Hospital.
Tourism team sees a future for Effingham in promoting its past
Armed with a report weighing in at nine pounds and 130 pages, Effingham County tourism promoters were heartened to hear what a state team had to say about the county's potential.
PSC member pushes for more solar, nuclear use
The newest member of Georgia's Public Service Commission wants to spread the word about solar power.
Judge tells river watchdog, textile plant to work together
A judge ruled the Ogeechee Riverkeeper organization must work with a Screven County textiles company to come up with an agreeable alternative to a consent order filed previously regarding improvements to the Ogeechee River.
ECSO, GBI looking into jail death
An investigation is under way after an inmate was found deceased in the Effingham County Jail early Monday morning.
Springfield to take another turn at golf cart ordinance
Springfield's work on a golf cart ordinance is back on the table.
The picture of health
The finishing touches - what few of them are left - are being applied to the new Effingham Hospital.
Helping store say goodbye
Customers were jammed into nearly every nook and cranny, waiting either on the patio to get in or in a line of vehicles stretching from the drive through window back through the parking lot and all the way to the traffic light at Highway 21.
Old Augusta work set to move forward
Work on the next two phases of Old Augusta Road could commence in the next month, after Effingham County commissioners awarded a bid for the project.
Raisin’ the effort for the Capitol
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held its annual raisin bread-baking effort Thursday at Ebenezer Middle School, in preparation for the Effingham Day at the Capitol festivities. Individual loaves of raisin bread were baked, in two shifts, for the 236 members of the Georgia General Assembly, with a loaf delivered to each of the senators and representatives Monday morning.
King throws hat in ring for at-large chairman
A former Effingham County commission chairman wants a shot at the seat again.
Lawmakers’ letter to EPD urges plant fund river testing
State legislators have sent a letter to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division asking for independent, third-party testing of the Ogeechee River.
County close to an OK on gold buyer law
Local gold buyers will have to hold on to their purchases a little while longer, if a proposed ordinance goes through.
Tourism team to show off its results to community
It was very early, on a cool November morning, with dew still clinging to the long grass and pine needles and the sun peaking brightly through the stately oaks and dogwoods on a high bluff above the Savannah River, just south of Clyo, when the Tourism Resource Team first laid eyes on the John Adam Treutlen Home site.
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