Springfield raises property taxes
BY G.G. RIGSBYSpringfield ’s City Council agreed on Aug. 12 to raise the property tax rate, costing the owner of a house valued at $100,000 an additional $20 a year.Council members agreed to raise the...
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Chamber membership drive scores
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held a wrap-up luncheon for its membership campaign teams on Friday at New Ebenezer.The membership campaign gained 39 paid new members for the chamber with...
View ArticleLady Rebels play in Mill Creek Tourney
Lady Rebels play in Mill Creek Tourney The Lady Rebels went 2-2 in the Mill Creek Tournament held Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.Losses came against Mill Creek Hill School with ECHS losing 2-4 and a 6-10 against...
View ArticleLady Mustangs tame Screven in softball action
Lady Mustangs post wins The Lady Mustangs beat Screven County 13-1 in softball in a four inning game. In action against Brookwood, SEHS won 4-3. Against Collins Hill the team lost, 1-9 and lost to Mill...
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Notes from the Senate
A Joint House-Senate Study Committee began work last week on transportation needs of the state and how those needs may be met in the coming years. The Transportation SPLOST referendum of 2012 passed in...
View ArticleWhat black parents tell their sons
Editor’s note: In light of events in Ferguson, Mo., we felt it was important to bring you this column that provides a perspective many of us may never have considered.When I was growing up, my parents...
View ArticleVox Populi
“When is the Industrial Development Authority going to wise up that they are being taken for a ride by these city slickers? A legitimate film company wouldn’t locate here. They’d go to where the action...
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Effingham Fair AssociationThe Effingham County Fair Association is scheduling entertainment for the 2014 fair. The fair will be held Monday, Oct. 20, to Saturday, Oct. 25, at the fairgrounds in...
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Macedonia Baptist ChurchThe members of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Guyton would like to invite all to the installation services of our Pastor-elect, the Rev. Lon M. Harden on Sunday Aug. 24 4 p.m....
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Area Deaths
Elliott Eugene ‘Gene’ Thompson Sr. Mr. Elliott Eugene “Gene” Thompson Sr., 77, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at his residence.Mr. Thompson was born in Savannah, but lived in Effingham County for a...
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Q: I’m looking to buy a used car in Georgia, but I live in Tennessee. What is the law for collecting sales tax? I’ve been told Georgia dealers won’t collect sales tax. I’ve also heard that if I pay...
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Do you recognize this mystery plant?
If you’re a flatlander like me, it might be quite a while between your time at home and your visits to the beautiful Alleghany Mountains of West Virginia.I am, in fact, a big fan of eastern West...
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Lady Rebel Volleyball team earns wins
Outstanding effort was made by Madeline Weiss, the sophomore outside hitter who led the team in kills and serving aces. Also excellent serves by senior Anna Kessler. Payton Duke was the team...
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Lady Mustang volleyball
LADY MUSTANG VOLLEYBALLGilbert Miller/For Effingham NowLady Mustang Faith Harris completes a block to score against the Lady Panthers. The Lady Mustangs won both matches.
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Rincon changes city seal, approves nuisance ordinance
Rincon’s City Council agreed unanimously on Aug. 11 to change the city seal, removing the word “seal” and replacing it with “In God We Trust.”City Manager Wesley Corbitt said the new version also has a...
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Guyton woman competes in MISS GEORGIA USA pageant
Lauren Chapman, 21, of Guyton, will compete for the title of MISS GEORGIA USA 2015 on Nov. 20-22 at the Henry County Performing Arts Theatre in McDonough, Ga.She is the daughter of Melissa and David...
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Effingham IDA is quizzed about Medient financing
Board members have more questions than answersThe Effingham County Industrial Development Authority was quizzed Tuesday night about financing for the Medient film studios planned on its 1,500 acres at...
View ArticleSouth Effingham 2014 Football Schedule
SCHEDULEAug. 30 at Jenkins (Memorial Stadium)Sept. 5 Southeast BullochSept. 12 at Effingham CountySept. 19 StatesboroOct. 3 at BrunswickOct. 10 Coffee CountyOct. 17 at Richmond HillOct. 24 Bradwell...
View ArticleSouth Effingham 2014 Football Roster
ROSTERNo. Name Position Class1 Timothy Signal WR/RB Jr.2 Luke McCann WR/DB Jr.3 Chris Glisson QB/DB Fr.3 Joey Lee QB So.4 Tyler Pullum QB/DB Jr.5 James Hodges K Jr.6 Jake Elliot WR/DB Sr.7 Jared Wells...
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