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Plenty of Holiday events planned for Effingham County
6 hours ago · The Effingham County Orchestra will present its annual Holiday concert Dec. 7 – and homemade cookie sale -- at Rincon Global Methodist Church, 107 Savannah Ave., Rincon, beginning at 7 p.m. Concert is free. Monetary donations for the orchestra are accepted and appreciated. Springfield. The City of Springfield will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting during “First Friday” Dec. 6.
Effingham County granted federal major disaster declaration …
Oct 4, 2024 · Rep. Jon Burns. Published: Oct 4, 2024, 12:29 PM. Special to the Herald. ATLANTA – On Sept. 30, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from Hurricane Heléne that began Sept. 24 and continuing.
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Hamilton sentenced to life without parole for 2022 murder, arson
7 hours ago · Published: Nov 14, 2024, 11:08 AM. By Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald. Dusty Hamilton, 40, of Guyton, was sentenced to life without parole Nov. 7, according to court records. Hamilton was charged along with Richard Knaust in the 2022 murder of Wesley Thomas.
Effingham County monitoring Hurricane Milton
Published: Oct 7, 2024, 1:23 PM. Special to the Herald. “We are currently monitoring Hurricane Milton. The Effingham Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with GEMA and staying abreast with all information as it comes in,” said EEMA Coordinator Shanna Smith Monday afternoon. “There is still uncertainty for our area due to its ...
Local podcast highlights everything good about Effingham County
6 days ago · Local podcast highlights everything good about Effingham County. By Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald. Effingham Talks streamed its fourth episode Nov. 10, and already has garnered a steady following. According to the hosts, Frank Norris and Tommy Morgan, the podcast is designed to be upbeat and positive.
Class of 2024 commencement ceremonies held after storms subside
May 28, 2024 · Speeches encourage students to find their passion, dream, and persevere. The Class of 2024 from South Effingham High School toss their caps in the air to celebrate graduation May 25. (Photo by Jeff Whitten/Effingham Herald.) By Barbara Augsdorfer, Editor for the Effingham Herald.
South Effingham, Effingham County competition cheer squads …
2 days ago · South Effingham High School and Effingham County High School showcased their skills last Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Region 1 Class 5A competition. South Effingham claimed first place, and Effingham County took a close second. Both teams’ performances have qualified them to compete in the state ...
News and information about storm recovery from the Chamber of …
Oct 8, 2024 · The center will assist Georgia businesses with losses due to Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred on Aug. 4-20. The disaster declaration covers Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long and Screven counties which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.