Effingham Herald

Effingham County made history with its largest-ever delegation to Effingham Days at the Capitol, held on February 9–10, 2025, in Atlanta. More than 150 community stakeholders representing business, government, education, and civic leadership traveled 500 miles round trip to participate in this premier advocacy event.

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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

Mar 7, 2025 · The Savannah River has proven to be the most sustainable option for a long-term regional water supply. Despite rapid regional growth, surface water withdrawals from the lower Savannah have drastically decreased in recent years, primarily due to the closure of three coal-power plants and improved water efficiency at existing facilities.

Feb 12, 2025 · ECHS led 26-21 at halftime before a 7-0 run, highlighted by Doty’s 3-pointer gave the Rebels a 12-point advantage. “We got off to a slow start and the second half, the same thing and that cost us in the end,” SEHS coach Rico Campbell said.

Feb 4, 2025 · Alarik Gibson (at 132), Brayden “Bear” Bringer (at 150) and Bobby Craun (at 175) placed second. ECHS’ Camren Douberley (at 120) and Kevin Poythress (at 144) also had second-place finishes.

Mar 7, 2025 · If found guilty, the student faces several consequences – possible one-year expulsion, fines, and imprisonment. According to the district student/parent handbook, “Students who possess any weapon with threat or intent in violation of this (weapons) policy will be subject to a minimum of a one calendar year expulsion.”. According to Georgia state law, a person convicted of carrying a ...

Mar 3, 2025 · Special to the Herald. GUYTON -- South Effingham High School administrators and law enforcement responded swiftly to a report of a weapon on campus Feb. 28.

Jun 16, 2008 · Effingham County Sheriff’s reports:May 13Bridal WayBurglary An officer was dispatched in reference to a burglary. When he got there, he learned that when a woman came back to the house to check the mail, she noticed that the back door of the residence was open. The house was a mess and things were broken on the floor.