Flood warning issued for Clyo area near Savannah River

SavannahNow - Fri Nov 27

CHARLESTON, S.C. a ' The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Savannah River near Clyo in northeastern Effingham County until further notice.

Crash causes blackout on Tybee

SavannahNow - Thu Nov 26

A motorist slammed into a power pole off U.S. 80 near the Bull River Bridge early Thursday morning, knocking out electricity across Tybee Island until shortly after 10 a.m. The woman, driving a Ford Explorer, struck the pole about 2 a.m. on the eastern end of the bridge, said Gena Moore, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.

Chamber sets Eggs and Issues breakfast

Effingham Herald - Thu Nov 26

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast, on Dec 3. The event will be held in the Social Hall of Springfield United Methodist Church, 210 Cleveland St., Springfield at 7:30 a.m. State Sen.

Quiet night on road check

Effingham Herald - Thu Nov 26

A roadside traffic safety check was held on Highway 21 just inside the north Rincon city limits last Friday night.

United Way reaps a harvest

Effingham Herald - Thu Nov 26

Thanks to the efforts of Bulloch County farmer Lamar DeLoach, 4,000 pounds of produce was delivered Tuesday to the United Way of Effingham County.

Taking the fast lane

Effingham Herald - Tue Nov 24

There's a place in Effingham County where you can drive just as fast as you want.

FORCE, deer processor join forces

Effingham Herald - Tue Nov 24

A new program is under way that will add to local food pantries' ability to feed the needy in the community.

Chamber pushes common goals in Vision Effingham

Effingham Herald - Tue Nov 24

After spending two days at its annual retreat trying to come up with a vision for Effingham County, the Effingham Chamber of Commerce now wants to start putting that foresight into motion.

Flood Warnings Update

WSAV - Sat Nov 21

The flood warning continues for the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry affecting Screven County in Georgia and Hampton and Allendale Counties in South Carolina as well as for the Savannah River near Clyo affecting Effingham County in Georgia and Jasper County in South Carolina until further notice.

State commends seven Title I schools

Effingham Herald - Fri Nov 20

The Effingham County School System announced that seven of its Title I schools have been recognized by State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School.