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More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Board of Elections & Registration denies City of Guyton request This is obviously something that we should take off our desk, especially when there is a department that does it. Mayor Russ Deen SPRINGFIELD — The City of Guyton has been forced to resort to Plan B. During its March 8 meeting, the Effingham County Board of E...

City planner Jason Stewart said the building that housed a thrift store and vinyl truck liner business will be razed to make way for the restaurant. City Manager John Klimm said the city council approved the site plan with the stipulation that no left turns be allowed from the restaurant and a right-turn-only traffic control lane be added exiting the site. “General public reaction has been positive,” to the new restaurant, Klimm said. Based on comments on social media, the public has always...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Rincon projects enter early phases; construction to start soon The is the complete list of Rincon TSPLOST projects. Progress on some of them is already being made. RINCON — The Rincon City Council has cleared the way for some much-needed repaving projects and other street improvements. The work will funded...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Council hears stormwater utility presentation Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Kirland (right) listens as Councilman Freddy Long asks a question during the Jan. 25 Rincon City Council meeting. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff Why do you need a stormwater management program? Because yo...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Fort Howard Road area target for developers Ackerman Road is a narrow street that doesn’t have space for widening. It is located between The Abbey and The Cove properties on Fort Howard Road near Rincon Elementary School. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff Our new planning ...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Rincon City Council election set Kirkland named mayor pro tem The special election to determine James Dashers successor is set March 16. - photo by File photo RINCON — During its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, the Rincon City Council took the first...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Council members laud budget proposal before vote The City of Rincons 2021 budget is $13,128,032. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff It’s not just numbers. As you look through this, it is a plan — and that is excellent — and I will tell you all how much we appreciate it,...

The Aiken City Council will discuss at a special-called meeting Tuesday potential changes to the future city headquarters, including a parking-garage connector, suggesting a downtown parking structure remains in the cards. A walkway linking a renovated Regions Bank building along Chesterfield Street and a nearby garage could cost $750,000, according to documents circulated Friday. The estimated price tag – perhaps prohibitive – includes design and construction. A similar span in Augus...

Taking a closer look at Rincon’s 2021 budget Rincon City Council voted to pass the budget for the coming yet unanimously Monday Taking a closer look at Rincon’s 2021 budget By Sam Bauman | December 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 6:48 PM RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - One of the fastest growing cities in Effingham County has now passed their budget for 2021 Rincon City Council approved the budget unanimously earlier this week. “These are tough times. We have residents...