Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 1,446 home […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Altamont city council members Monday approved an amended Appropriations Ordinance. The measure was increased by $156,650, bringing the total appropriation to $9,445,300. Altamont City Clerk Sarah Stephen also announced the […]
You’re invited to an enchanting Visit Effingham experience! Walking Through Wonderland will host its 5th annual walk-thru event Wednesday, November 26th from 5 – 8:00 p.m. For one night only, […]
The Effingham County Board approved a ballot question if one appeared during a government shutdown. The Board also approved a hotel/motel fund request, and approved legislative conference attendance for County […]
The Effingham County fiscal year ends November 30, and the County Board closed the books on the year at a special meeting on Monday. The Board approved the fiscal year […]
The Sunrise Rotary Club recently welcomed Amy Ellis with CEFS Meals on Wheels for an update following the devastating fire at Deb’s Catering. Amy shared how the community immediately stepped up—restaurants across […]
Monday was the deadline to contribute Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. The region contributed 11,648 shoeboxes. Local coordinator Sandy Wilson reported 5,328 shoeboxes were collected at Cornerstone Church. Robinson shoeboxes totaled […]