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Mar 16, 2020 · — The Community Yard Sale set Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rincon has been canceled — Monday's Springfield Downtown Development Authority workshop has been canceled

4 days ago · SPRINGFIELD -- Effingham County’s Days at the Capitol is Feb. 9-10 in Atlanta. The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce reports that this highly anticipated event is officially sold out. Designed to bring together local leaders, state officials, and community stakeholders, this annual gathering ...

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Nov 14, 2024 · The Effingham Community 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.

Sep 6, 2024 · By Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald. In the aftermath of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County Sept. 4, the Herald reached out to the Effingham County School District for details on the safety measures in place at all Effingham County Schools. “The safety of our students and staff is of the greatest importance.

May 24, 2024 · Hodgeville Road improvements begin. Special to the Herald. Effingham County officials recently met with the contractors charged with transportation improvements to Hodgeville Road.

Oct 16, 2024 · Early voting continues each weekday at the Effingham County Elections and Registration office, 284 GA Hwy 119S in Springfield, and two Saturdays – Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 – from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Nov. 1.

By Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald. Voters went to the polls Nov. 5 for the General Election; and with 88% of the precincts in Georgia reporting, former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris 2,485,588 (51.1%) to 2,343,566 (48.2%).