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Mimosa attracts dragonfly as summer begins in Effingham
A mimosa tree at the Effingham Museum and Living History Site in Springfield on Friday attracted a number of birds and insects, including this dragonfly. The fragrant, fluffy pink blooms of the mimosa...
View ArticleRincon police warn about phone power scam
Rincon Police Chief Phillip Scholl is warning residents about a phone scam involving power bills.Scholl says some Rincon residents have received calls from a phone number in Panama City, Fla., today....
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Do you recognize this mystery plant?
When I was a kid, our family would make an annual summer trip to visit relatives in Hanover, Va. This was before interstate highways, and well before air-conditioning in the car, so we’d always leave...
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Effingham school board holds line on taxes
The Effingham Board of Education absorbed a $400,000 hit to its projected revenue for the next year but still is holding to the roll-back millage rate and not raising taxes.“We’re not going to collect...
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American Legion breakfast for VetsThe American Legion Effingham Post #209 is hosting a salute to World War II veterans with a breakfast on June 28 at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be held at Frank &...
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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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Area Deaths
Pastor Hugo A. Soto Sr. Springfield — Pastor Hugo A. Soto Sr., 54, ended his battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Diana Soto; sons,...
View ArticleMedient Studios touts progress, but uncertainty looms
Questions remain as to whether Medient can maneuver its way out of the murky financial depths overshadowing its plans for a large studioplex in Effingham County.On June 12, the company announced it...
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Notes from the Senate
NOTES FROM THE SENATEGeorgia completed another bond sale this week, again under the AAA rating that only nine other states share. The sale validated the state leadership’s businesslike management, but...
View ArticleLooking Back
LOOKING BACKJune 27, 1771The Rev. Edmond Botsford preached his first sermon to a small group of Baptists at Tuckasee King , near what is today Clyo. Four years earlier, the Rev. Benjamin Stirk visited...
View ArticleVox Populi
“Why is it that if you go to any doctor in Effingham County for stitches they won’t sew you up but will send you to Effingham County Hospital for stitches. Can someone please explain this?”“We all love...
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This year’s county audit results presentation was a whole lot quieter than last year’s, and we’re not sure why. The audit found four material and nine significant problems. No commissioners appeared on...
View ArticleUPDATED SEARCH: Health inspection scores for Effingham County establishments
Health inspection scores for food establishments in Effingham County have been updated through today.Search a database for grades and scores.Health inspection scores come from the Effingham County...
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PHOTOS: Olympic skier visits Camp CoDiak at New Ebenezer
SPECIAL TO EFFINGHAM NOW U.S. Olympic cross country skier Kris Freeman stopped by the St. Joseph’s/Candler Camp CoDiaK at New Ebenezer Wednesday to inspire the diabetic campers and tell them about...
View ArticleUnidentified couple entering autos at day-care centers in Effingham and Chatham
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office along with the Pooler Police Department are warning citizens that there have been a rash of entering autos at area day-care centers. “There have been several...
View ArticleSEARCH: Newly released U.S. Census data by gender, race
The U.S. Census Bureau released updated population estimates as of July 1, 2013.The most noticable change is that Chatham County is now a majority-minority community, according to the latest estimates...
View ArticleNew student immunization requirements begin
A new immunization requirement is in place this year for seventh graders. Children born on or after January 1, 2002, who are attending seventh grade and new entrants into Georgia schools in grades 8...
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Effingham animal shelter: adopt us
Take P.J. home, please.The cat is telling everyone at the Effingham County animal shelter that he wants out of the small cage where he’s staying.“He has an opinion and wants everyone to know,” said...
View ArticleEffingham Sheriff's Office ready to ticket 'Slow Pokes'
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is putting drivers on notice.The office is now enforcing the new “Slow Poke” law that took effect today.“Georgia law requires drivers in the left lane of a four...
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UPDATE: Pooler man arrested on child molestation charges
A Pooler man has been arrested on child molestation charges following a joint investigation by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Savannah-Chatham Police.Brian Brown, 32, was taken into...
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