G. G. Rigsby
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Rincon, GA, United States
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Guyton city manager resigns
He had been city manager for less than a year. → Read More
Rincon Zaxby’s to open by August, create 50 new jobs
70-seat restaurant is being welcomed by customers on social media. → Read More
Manna House in Rincon will distribute food on Saturday
The goal is to reach people who are working during the week and unable to attend the regular drive-thru food distributions that are held every Wednesday morning. → Read More
Effingham County readies first dog park
Dog parks also are planned at the Clarence E. Morgan Recreation Complex, on Ga. 21 in Springfield, and at the McCall Road Park on McCall Road. → Read More
Former Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick helps Savannah Bananas Premier Team effort
As of mid-afternoon Wednesday, five people from all over the country had taken up Reddick on his offer, according to Bananas marketing coordinator Kara Heater. → Read More
Effingham deputies arrest three porch pirates
Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested three people and accused them of stealing packages from... → Read More
Effingham deputies arrest three porch pirates
Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested three people and accused them of stealing packages from porches.Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gena Sullivan says members of the traffic unit became aware on Tuesday of a video circulating from a Ring doorbell camera. It showed a white male with long blonde hair taking a package off a porch and running back to a car. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda Accord,… → Read More
Adopt us – Effingham animal shelter
Tanksley is a 1-year-old cat that likes to spend most of his time curled up in a ball and is available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter."He’s laid back and quiet," said Georgiana Steese, kennel assistant. "He’d be a good lap cat."Also up for adoption this week is Ann, a 10-month-old gray cat that has beautiful eyes. "She has a little bit of an overbite that makes her… → Read More
1 additional COVID death reported in Effingham last week
One additional COVID-19 death of an Effingham County resident was reported last week, bringing the total since the pandemic began to 32.The death reported → Read More
Effingham COVID death count rises by one, to 32
The number of COVID-19 deaths of Effingham County residents since the pandemic began rose by one on Wednesday, to 32 deaths.The death was of a 72-year-old → Read More
Effingham gets new Christmas tree farm this weekend
Nearly five years ago, Kelly and Brad Rahn began planting Christmas trees at Rahn Farms in Springfield and the first trees will be ready to sell this weekend.Kelly Rahn said the trees were the idea of her husband Brad. "He’s always trying to diversity the farm," she said. "The community is growing enough to support" another Christmas tree farm. "We felt like there was a need and a way to… → Read More
Bicycle distributor joins Effingham complex
Pacific Cycle has leased more than 1 million square feet of space in the Georgia International Trade Center in Effingham County, on Ga. 21 at the Chatham → Read More
Rincon Christmas parade canceled due to COVID
The annual Christmas parade in Rincon has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus.The Facebook page of the Rincon Noon Lions Club, the sponsors of → Read More
Effingham school COVID cases remain low
New COVID-19 cases were reported in 21 students and eight staff members in Effingham County schools last week.That is 0.19% of 11,000 traditional students → Read More
Adopt us – Effingham animal shelter
Orli is a 12-week-old, "tomboyish" kitten that’s available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter."He’s very → Read More
Effingham COVID death count rises by one, to 31
The number of COVID-19 deaths of Effingham County residents since the pandemic began rose by one on Saturday, to 31 deaths.The death was of a 67-year-old → Read More
Effingham COVID death count rises by one, to 30
The number of COVID-19 deaths of Effingham County residents since the pandemic began rose by one on Thursday, to 30 deaths.The death was of a 72-year-old → Read More
Manna House distributes turkey dinners
The Manna House food pantry in Rincon distributed 1,500 boxes with the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner to needy families.Volunteers distributed the food during a drive-thru event Wednesday. → Read More
Adopt us – Effingham animal shelter
Scotch is a 9-month-old kitten that’s available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter."She loves to be petted but not picked up too much," said shelter Director Lorna Shelton. She is pretty and might turn into a lap kitty once she finds a permanent home.Also up for adoption this week is Reuben, a 3-year-old black lab that is "really fabulous" and would prefer a home where he’s… → Read More
Effingham hand count presidential race numbers were close to machine counts
Donald Trump gained one vote and Joe Biden lost seven votes when the hand count of ballots in the Nov. 3 presidential election was finished Monday afternoon in Effingham County.Olivia Morgan, the director of elections and registration, said she guesses the differences were caused by human error in the hand count or different decisions on questionable ballots."The difference is human related,"… → Read More