Judge F. Gates Peed Sworn In as Springfield’s New Municipal Court Judge
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — The City of Springfield welcomed a highly experienced and familiar name to its Municipal Court Tuesday night as Judge F. Gates Peed was officially sworn in as the city’s new Municipal Court Judge. The swearing-in took place during the Springfield City Council meeting on September 8, marking a new chapter of public […]
Marie Todd Takes on Expanded Leadership Role with Effingham County
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A familiar face in Effingham County government is stepping into an expanded leadership role focused on administration and improving the way residents connect with county services. Marie Todd, longtime Senior Executive Assistant to the Effingham County Manager, is taking on additional responsibilities as Effingham County’s Administrative and Customer Services Manager. Todd […]
Heritage Day Brings Ebenezer’s History to Life with Tradition, Demonstrations and Community Celebration
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The rich history of Ebenezer and Effingham County came alive Monday as families, history enthusiasts and community members gathered at historic Jerusalem Lutheran Church for the Georgia Salzburger Society’s annual Heritage Day celebration. Held each Labor Day, Heritage Day serves as both a festival and homecoming, preserving the story of the […]
Effingham County Holds In-Depth Project Camellia Workshop, Gives Residents Opportunity to Ask Questions
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — August 29, 2026 — Effingham County residents were given an extensive look at Project Camellia on Saturday as the Effingham County Board of Commissioners held a public work session focused on the proposed large-scale data center development and the questions surrounding it. The three-hour session was held from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
Effingham Premier Welcomes Troy Alford as Host of New Sports Show “GAME DAY”
New Thursday night program joins a growing Effingham Premier Network lineup, with even more original shows coming this fall EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Effingham Premier Network is expanding its lineup once again, and this time, local sports are taking center stage. Effingham Premier is excited to welcome Troy Alford as the host of “GAME […]
Project Camellia Addresses Noise Concerns: What Effingham County Residents Should Know
Proposed 300-foot buffers, offsite power generation, county noise standards and ongoing monitoring are among measures planned to protect surrounding neighborhoods EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — As plans for Project Camellia continue to move forward at the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, one issue remains especially important to residents living closest to the proposed development: noise. Questions surrounding […]
Springfield Library Welcomes Natorra Madison Moody as New Branch Manager
SPRINGFIELD, GA — The Springfield Library is beginning an exciting new chapter with the arrival ofNatorra Madison-Moody as its new branch manager, bringing an experienced library professional andproven community advocate to Effingham County. Madison-Moody comes to Springfield with a strong background in public library service and a reputation forconnecting libraries with the communities they serve. […]
🌟 Effingham County High School FFA Earns Prestigious National 3-Star Chapter Recognition
SPRINGFIELD, GA — Effingham County High School is starting the new school year with an achievement worth celebrating. The ECHS FFA Chapter has officially been recognized as a 2026 National 3-Star Chapter by the National FFA Organization, placing the local program among nationally recognized FFA chapters. The announcement was shared by the Effingham County Young […]
Parents Celebrate the First Day of School at Moncrief Square’s Back-to-School Breakfast
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — While students across Effingham County headed back to the classroom to begin a new school year, parents had a chance to enjoy a well-deserved morning of relaxation and fellowship during the Back-to-School Breakfast at Moncrief Square in downtown Springfield. Held immediately after morning school drop-off at 205 N. Laurel Street, the event […]
OpenAI’s Project Camellia Continues to Position Effingham County for a Historic Future
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA – Less than a month after the historic announcement, excitement continues to build around Project Camellia, OpenAI’s planned artificial intelligence data center campus in Effingham County. The project represents an initial $20 billion private investment with the potential to grow beyond $30 billion as future phases are completed. Located within the Savannah […]