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Bond set for felon accused of shooting at Effingham deputy
Bond was set today at $38,000 for a felon accused of shooting at an Effingham County deputy on Sunday.Magistrate Scott Hinson set the bond for Eric Ramon Harrison, 41, of Eden.Harrison was charged with...
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Bond denied after new charges for man accused of shooting at Effingham deputy
Bond has been denied for an Eden man accused of shooting at an Effingham County deputy on June 8.Chief Magistrate Scott Hinson denied bond Thursday morning following the addition of new charges against...
View ArticleID released in Effingham standoff and suicide
A man who shot himself yesterday afternoon during a standoff between Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Marshals has been identified as Martin Geyer, 58, of Rincon.Shortly after 3 p.m...
View ArticleUPDATE: Rain location for free ice cream in Guyton this afternoon
The Guyton Historic Preservation Commission is holding its fourth annual ice cream social at 5:30 p.m. today.Volunteers will make homemade ice cream for the public on the walking trail, across from...
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VIDEO: Bloomingdale child porn suspect caught by Effingham officers
The Effingham Sheriff's Office arrested David May, 54, of Bloomingdale on Thursday for possession of child porn, said David Ehsanipoor, sheriff's office spokesman. The arrest came at May's residence...
View ArticleHabitat joins efforts to help fire victim
Effingham County’s Habitat for Humanity has joined with others in the community to lend a helping hand to a fire victim.Jimmy Rutland, Habitat’s executive director, said they were contacted by people...
View ArticleMini-Mustang Cheer Camp registration underway
The South Effingham High School cheerleaders will host a Mini-Mustang cheer camp July 15 to July 18.The camp will be held at the high school from 8:30 a.m. until noon each day.Cost is $75 and the camp...
View ArticleLetters to the editor
Say no to EPA On April 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a proposal in the Federal Register that would greatly expand the authority of the...
View ArticleLooking Back
LOOKING BACKJune 15, 2000Some 1,000 worshipers and well-wishers were on hand June 4 when the First Baptist Church of Rincon dedicated its new, $2.7 million sanctuary with a ribbon-cutting and worship...
View ArticleVox Populi
“Rushing to God’s side would be a good idea, no matter your political party.”“What has happened to integrity in this world? I think I saw it galloping toward the reeds.”“Please remember; headlights on...
View ArticleToo early to tell
We’re not ready to throw in the towel for the planned studio complex in Effingham County.Investors in Medient’s penny stock are understandably antsy after the ouster of the company’s CEO, Manu Kumaran...
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CAP Cadets take flight
Cadets with the Civil Air Patrol Effingham Cadet Squadron took to the air recently in their first flight in the CAP Cadet Program from Plantation Air Park, near Sylvania.The six cadets taking their...
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Volunteers help Habitat with Veteran's Home
Habitat for Humanity volunteers built and raised walls to help a military veteran and her family with decent, affordable housing. Volunteers from Atlantic Tele-Network, Gateway Church, American Legion...
View ArticleRincon Recreation announces fall registration
The Rincon Recreation Department will hold fall registration for baseball and softball from June 30 to July 18. Soccer and football registration will be held July 18 to July 31.A valid birth...
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Effingham shelter has too many kittens
The Effingham County animal shelter is overrun with kittens this week.They have kittens in a variety of sizes and colors and temperaments available for adoption.“They’re in desperate need of adoption,”...
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SEHS youth soccer campThe SEHS youth Mustang soccer camp will be held June 16-18, from 9 a.m.-noon. Camp is for boys and girls ages 5-12 years old. Cost is $75 for one camper and $100 for two siblings....
View ArticleFaith Matters
Rincon United Methodist ChurchRincon United Methodist Church invites you to join them at a Festival of Faith, Sunday, June 29. One worship service at 10:30 a.m. will be held in the church sanctuary....
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Effingham Sheriff's Office reminds parents to 'Look Again'
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office displayed a simple $15 device Thursday that could save a child’s life.The light-activated device uses an audio reminder for drivers to check the child safety seat...
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Effingham prison guard arrested for obscene messages to girl
A Sylvania man who was an Effingham County prison guard has been arrested and accused of sending obscene messages to a teenage girl on the Internet.Troy Bohannon, 45, was arrested Monday and charged...
View ArticleAppeal filed in Effingham candidacy case
An application for discretionary appeal has been filed with the Georgia Supreme Court in the challenge of Effingham County Commissioner Vera Jones’ candidacy for re-election.Springfield attorney Rick...
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