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A Guyton City Councilman is accused of using taxpayer money for personal purchases, and now he’s facing five felony charges. Residents say they want answers.
Posted inCrime

Guyton City Councilman Faces Felony Fraud Charges: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

A Guyton City Councilman is accused of using taxpayer money for personal purchases, and now he’s facing five felony charges. Residents say they want answers. 🎯Why It Matters: The charges accuse a sitting official of using public funds for private gain. If true, that’s not just theft—it’s a betrayal of public trust. 🔍 What’s Happening: […]

Effingham County is set to install a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 21 and McCall Road in Springfield, following multiple fatal crashes.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

A Deadly Effingham County Intersection is Getting a Traffic Light

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Effingham County residents are in shock after the sudden death of State Court Judge Stephen Yekel. Deputies found Yekel dead Tuesday morning inside a courthouse courtroom.
Posted inTalk of The Town

Georgia Judge Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot in Courtroom

by B.T. ClarkDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024
A 16-year-old driver is facing charges after a fatal crash on Highway 21 claimed the lives of a woman and her dog.
Posted inCrime

Over 100 MPH: Teen Driver Faces Charges for Killing Woman and Her Dog

by B.T. ClarkDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024
Federal disaster relief funding has now been extended to include four additional Georgia counties. Residents in Effingham, Elbert, Tift, and Rabun counties can now access much-needed federal aid following the severe weather that ravaged parts of the state. This brings the total number of counties receiving assistance to 45.
Posted inIn The News

Four More Counties Added to Georgia’s Major Disaster Declaration

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024
🚨 Incident Details: An Effingham County Sheriff's Deputy is on the mend after being attacked by a dog while attempting to apprehend suspects at a Guyton residence.
Posted inCrime

A Georgia Deputy Was Attacked By A Dog

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024
🌪️ The Gist: Effingham County has announced new evacuation zones ahead of the hurricane season starting on June 1. The zones are split by Highway 119 South.
Posted inYour Family

Effingham County Adopts New Hurricane Evacuation Zones

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024
🚧 The Details: Both southbound and northbound lanes of Highway 21 near the intersection with Shawnee Road in Effingham County are closed to traffic after the incident at 3:30 p.m. The duration of the road closure remains uncertain.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Overturned Log Truck in Effingham County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024
🚨 The Gist: In a significant crackdown on sex trafficking, Richmond Hill police have arrested 17 individuals, including three accused of pimping and 14 of pandering, following a coordinated undercover operation.
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Operation Not for Sale Nets 17 Arrests in Major Coastal Georgia Sex Trafficking Sting

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

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