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Bond denied for Rincon murder suspect
An Effingham County man charged with two counts of murder was denied bond Wednesday in Effingham County Superior Court. Judge Gates Peed denied bond for Christopher Todd Lowery and bound his case over to the grand jury. Lowery also faces two counts of murder, one count of aggravated assault, one count of theft by taking, one count of possession of a firearm or knife in the commission of a crime and one count of theft by ...
Barrow prepares to face winner of Republican runoff
Congressman John Barrow will seek his fourth term in November and will face one of two Republican challengers as he defeated challenger Regina Thomas in the Georgia's 12th congressional district Democratic primary Tuesday. With 84 percent of the district's 288 voting precincts reporting, Barrow received 59.4 percent of the vote (18,904 votes) while Thomas, a former state senator, received 40.6 percent of the ballots cast (12,922 votes). Barrow said he wanted to thank the 12th District voters ...
AgSouth earnings exceed mark
STATESBORO-AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Bill Spigener announced that the customer-owned cooperative had net earnings of $9 million during the second quarter of 2010. Year-to-date earnings total $18.9 million and exceed 2009 earnings of the same period by more than $5.4 million. "The association's marketing efforts, the ability to refinance loans in this low rate environment and our ability to control operating expenses have all helped increase earnings," Spigener said. "This solid first six months positions the association ...
State jobless rate down, but metro Savannah rate is up
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported Thursday that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.8 percent in June, up five-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 8.3 percent in May. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the metro area increased to 15,397, up 837 from 14,560. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 10.0 percent in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised ...
State of health town hall set for Monday
A state of Effingham County's health town hall meeting will be held Monday at Blandford Elementary School at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Effingham County Health Department and the Georgia Southern University College of Public Health. The town hall is part of the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership process. Surveys were used to identify and prioritize the following community health issues: access to preventive services; obesity, high blood pressure and special needs ...
Primary results
County commissioner District 2 Republican Vera Jones 496 Michael King 312 Myra Lewis 285 District 3 Democrat Lillie Smart-Brown 183 Homer Wallace 175 Republican Steve Mason 362 Jeff Utley 313 District 5 Democrat Delmons White 170 Republican Phil Kieffer 700 12th Congressional District Democrat John Barrow 627 Regina Thomas<span class="Apple-tab-span" ...
Springfield Police to get new car
The Springfield Police Department will be getting a new car to put on the city's streets. Council members approved spending $21,500 for a new patrol car to replace an aging unit. But aside from being new, it also will differ in one other way from the police department's fleet - it's a Dodge Charger. Chief Paul Wynn said the only other vehicle available at the state contract price was a black Ford Crown Victoria. Though the Springfield ...
DOT to close 95/144 interchange
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation have scheduled concrete pavement rehabilitation for the I-95/Highway 144 interchange entrance and exit ramps. These ramps will be closed at various times for 7 p.m.-7 a.m., through Wednesday morning, July 21, weather permitting. Signed detours will be in place using Highway 204/Abercorn Extension and Coastal Highway. As ramps are closed the signed detours will be put in place. Motorists should slow down and check signage in the area for ...
Guyton prepares to adopt new millage rate
Guyton City Council is expected to approve a millage rate of 2.24 at its next meeting. Council members discussed the proposed millage rate at their meeting Tuesday and are set to OK the millage rate at their July 27 session. City council has projected receiving $97,500 in ad valorem taxes. It is the fourth-largest revenue stream in the city's fiscal year 2011 budget. Nearly a quarter - $268,000 - of the city's anticipated $1.12 million in ...
Primary voting ends today
Three county commission races await Effingham County voters today. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for the partisan general primaries. In District 3, voters will chose between incumbent Jeff Utley and challenger Steve Mason for the Republican nomination for the seat. Former commissioner Homer Wallace and Lillie Smart-Brown are vying for the Democratic nomination for the District 3 seat. In District 2, the winner of the seat won't have to wait until November to be declared. ...
Speaker has high praise for Georgia’s ports
In his tour across the state, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston preached to the party faithful the need for them to keep both chambers of the General Assembly in Republican hands. Ralston warned fellow Republicans of potential gerrymandering in upcoming redistricting if the Democrats return to power in the General Assembly. The Democrats could draw new district lines to keep themselves in power, according to Ralston. "If you want to go back, you've got a ...
What to bring, what to check before heading to the polls
ATLANTA - Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is reminding voters to check their polling location with the MVP voter education Web site and to bring photo ID when voting in today's general primary. The MVP voter education Web site allows Georgia voters to find their election day polling location, view a sample ballot specific to them for the elections, track the status of their absentee ballot, and more. Georgia voters can access the MVP Web site ...
DCSS holding back to school settlement day
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Services encourages those who are behind on their child support payments to take advantage of the annual Back to School Settlement Day event. Settlement Day gives non-custodial parents an opportunity to make a payment on past due balances before the school year begins. The goal of the Back to School Settlement Day is to help children reach their potential in school by having the financial support ...
Georgia gets another $30M for home loans
Georgia is receiving an additional $30 million in Recovery Act funds for direct home loans through USDA Rural Development, when pooled funds from all states are redistributed from Washington, D.C. These loans are for qualifying families considered to have low and very low incomes to purchase or build a home in a rural area. "These amounts are greater than the funds we had remaining," said Ed Peace, director of single family housing for USDA Rural Development ...
Isakson backs bill to limit small business’ tax reporting burden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has co-sponsored legislation that would eliminate a massive new tax reporting burden that small businesses face under President Obama's recently enacted health care law. "Having run my own small business for over 30 years, I recognize the tremendous burden that federal regulations can have on America's small businesses," Isakson said. "This reporting requirement in the health care law is troublesome and unnecessary, and it is just one of ...
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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.
Springfield Council gives go-ahead to recycling
Curbside recycling soon will be coming to Springfield, after city council members approved an amendment in their garbage collection contract to include recycling service.
Ready to serve again
Guyton City Clerk Debra Scruggs administers the oath of office to Alderman Dr. Brenda Lovett and Mayor Michael Garvin prior to the start of the Jan. 10 Guyton City Council meeting. Lovett and Garvin, along with Les Pevey, did not face any opposition in their re-election bids. Pevey was unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in to his next term of office at a later date.
The origin of ‘the dream’
As Gregory Brunson looked around the room at the Effingham County administrative complex, he took note of what he saw and let those in attendance know - blacks and whites seated next to one another.
OED to stage ‘Idol’ this year
Students in Effingham middle and high schools will have a chance to show off their star power at the first Effingham Idol.
MLK Jr. Day activities set
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance breakfast will be held Monday at 7:30 a.m. at the Effingham County Administrative Complex.
Council puts carts law into neutral
Springfield City Council wants to know more about a new state law before taking action on a golf cart ordinance.
City says sewage plant is viable
Building a wastewater treatment plant would be cheaper than the alternatives, a Guyton City Council member said Tuesday morning.
Commissioners opt to keep Herbert Kessler Road open
An Effingham County road whose residents have complained of speeders and some of whom asked for the road to be closed will remain open, county commissioners decided.
Contributors to Empty Stocking Fund
Following are the contributors to the Effingham County Empty Stocking Fund.
Riverkeeper to appeal consent order
A court hearing regarding an appeal to a consent order against a Screven County textiles plant is slated for Jan. 23, said Ogeechee Riverkeeper Diana Wedincamp.
Woman dies following accident on 119
A woman died Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle accident on Highway 119 north, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
County selects site, scheme for new jail
Planning for a new Effingham County Jail will go forward, and the new jail will be built near the site of the current one, county commissioners decided Tuesday.
Rincon won’t put Sunday sales on March ballot
Rincon will not include a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales on its March 6 presidential preference primary ballot.
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