Effingham County News

Pictured, left to right, are: Joyce Studier, chair of the Youth Awards Committee;A Cody Barrow from Effingham High School;A Jennifer Susen and Jordan Jackson from South Effingham High School; and Yvette Carr, president of the Exchange Club of Effingham County.

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies.

Just one year after the largest fish kill in Georgia history, more fish have been found dead along the Ogeechee River banks--prompting a swimming and fishing advisory in Bulloch and Effingham counties Just one year after the largest fish kill in Georgia history, more fish have been found dead along the Ogeechee River banks--prompting a swimming and ... (more)

A man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday night - after picking up his son from a youth baseball game.

Effingham County Sheriff's Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said Christopher Bailey, 29, was last seen by a family member on Sunday about 11 p.m. at his residence in the 1100 block of U.S.Highway 80.

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Three people said they'll run for the Effingham County commission chairmanship in the first day of qualifying Wednesday for the July 31 election.

A drug deal gone bad landed a 21-year-old Savannah man in a hospital with gunshot wounds Monday night.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, a log truck driver took a corner too fast turning onto Highway 80 for Georgia 17.

A Guyton man who had two small children in his vehicle was arrested last night and charged with drunken driving.

Effingham County residents are invited to participate in the annual Memorial Day program at Veterans Park in Springfield.

A former top lawman wants to fill the state House seat that Rep. Ann Purcell is leaving.

From left to right are: Joyce Studier, chair of the Youth Awards Committee; Alicia Jordrey and Holly Nance from Effingham County High School; Andrew Rushing and Emilia Truluck from South Effingham High School; and Yvette Carr, president of the Exchange Club of Effingham County.

DHEC says residents in both Beaufort and Hampton counties should avoid wild animals and make sure their pets are vaccinated.

Neon used to be a glowing business for an Effingham County man. After 20 years in neon, he has watched the lights go dim.

The state Supreme Court will hear the appeal of an Effingham County man convicted in the August 2008 slayings of his father and brother.

Saturday dawned bright and clear with a cool breeze; the scene was one that would be the making of picture postcards, as citizens gathered to remember Effingham history.

An officer was dispatched in reference to a criminal trespass and possible drug activity.

Even though she's announced her retirement from the General Assembly, Ann Purcell is vowing to keep working for Effingham County and the Coastal Empire.

Old Dixie Highway at Turkey Branch Road is closed because of downed trees and power lines, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office reports.