COUNSELOR'S CORNER: It took a while, but I finally get it
Over the years, I have encountered several misconceptions about psychology majors. One such assumption is that we, by virtue of our studies, should somehow have it all together. That after years of...
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Do you recognize this mystery plant?
“I grieve at what I speak,“And am right sorry to repeat what follows…”—“Henry VIII,” 5, i.Pardon me for repeating a recent mystery plant. Every now and then I do this, not to grieve my dear readers,...
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Sam Ingram: Fall best shade tree planting time
After the storm this past weekend many landscapes were filled with broken limbs, leaves and endless pine cones. In areas that were hit worse with high speed winds, established trees were uprooted. This...
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Adopt us -- Effingham animal shelter
ADOPT US – EFFINGHAM ANIMAL SHELTER Max is bulldog and shepherd mix that’s available for adoption at the Effingham County animal shelter.He is estimated to be 2 years to 3 years old. He was brought in...
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ECHSRebel Basketball CampJune 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $75 per camper includes boys and girls ages 7-15. T-Shirt Basketball Instruction from ECHS coaches and players Lunch is not included (concession...
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Jack Hill
NOTES FROM THE SENATEGeorgia Agriculture continues to be a critical part of the state's economy. The Legislature provided a number of funding additions to benefit Agriculture and Forestry in the FY2016...
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ALAN E. ENGEBRETSON to POLLY A. ENGEBRETSON424 ROBERTS WAYRINCON313260.00Richard A Stille to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2007-2, TBW Mortgage1440 Low...
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Effingham Middle School teacher termination upheld
An Effingham County Middle School teacher has lost her job following a day-long hearing Tuesday at the Board of Education.Kayla Emily Zittrouer, 22, was a first year special education teacher when she...
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VIDEOS: Rincon Fire Chief charged with reckless driving by Port Wentworth police
Rushing to get to an accident scene has landed Rincon Fire Chief Corey Rahn in a bit of hot water.Rahn was picking up an air conditioner in Pooler on April 10 when a call came that a garbage truck had...
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Effingham Sheriff's Office hosting motorcycle ride for deputy
Effingham Sheriff’s Office hosting motorcycle ride for deputyThe Effingham County Sheriff’s office is hosting a benefit ride on Saturday, May 2 for Deputy Ivey Williamson who is currently in need of a...
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Legislators opposed to pipeline
Local legislators all expressed opposition to the proposed Palmetto Pipeline at the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast on Wednesday.Georgia House Representatives Jon Burns and Bill Hitchens and State...
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SLIDESHOW: Open house showings in Savannah, Tybee
Open house showings are now posted. There are scheduled viewings for homes in Savannah, Tybee Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Guyton this weekend. View our slideshow for house photos and details.
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SLIDESHOWS: May Day fun in Rincon
The 32nd annual May Day celebration was held at Rincon Elementary School on Friday.The event featured the presentation of the May princesses and princes, along with the crowning of the May Day...
View ArticleUPDATED SEARCH: Chatham, Bryan and Effingham property transfers
Nearly 300 new property transfers have been added to our database.Search here by buyer, seller, address, city, zip or date for all property transfers reported in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties...
View ArticleUPDATED SEARCH: Effingham County health inspection scores
Health inspection scores for Effingham County food establishments have been updated through today.Search our database here by name, city, grade or date of inspection for the more recent grades and...
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Area Deaths
Joan Johnson Guyton – Mrs. Joan Johnson, 69, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, at Effingham County Extended Care.Mrs. Joan was born in Savannah and lived in Guyton for a number of years. She was a...
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Guyton man jailed in drunken shooting death of dog
A Guyton man remains in the Effingham County jail today, accused of shooting to death his dog while he was drunk.Neighbors on Heidt Landing Road in the Guyton area called the Sheriff’s Office on April...
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Palmetto Pipeline surveyors charged with trespassing in Screven
A Screven County Sheriff’s deputy ordered three Palmetto Pipeline surveyors off a private farm on Saturday and obtained criminal trespass warrants Monday for Emmett Horn, Darrell Alexander and Barry...
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U. S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST to MELISSA MARRIOTT and WILLIAM MARRIOTT 207 Coppertree CTRINCON31326125000.00Teresa Ann Larisey to CitiMortgage, Inc.216 Douglas...
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Q: Are banks obliged to reject attempts to use a debit card when there are insufficient funds in the account? A: When you use your debit card to make a purchase or other electronic payment for an...
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