Springfield News

It happened shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday at the Quail Run Mobile Home Park at the intersection of Quail Run Circle and Standard Lane in Springfield.

An Effingham County man who had been on the run since an April 30 armed robbery is now in jail.

A convicted sex offender was arrested Wednesday after Effingham County Sheriff's Office investigators found child pornography on his computer.

A search for Antonial Kirkland, 18, of Springfield, has been expanded and he is considered to be armed and dangerous, according to the ECSO.

Effingham County's elementary, middle and high school scores were well above the state average in Georgia's first College and Career Ready Performance Index.

SIX MONTHS ago, the operators of the King America Finishing plant quietly switched to bottled water for drinking, as opposed to drawing water from their on-site wells near the Ogeechee River.

Those who have concerns over the Ogeechee River and King America Finishing's involvement with it can share their input at a meeting Tuesday night in Springfield.

Effingham Health System announced that three of its primary practice locations have received designation by CMS as rural health clinics.

Above is a loaf of raisin bread, which has been made in Effingham County since the time of the early Salzburger settlers.

According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, two men were in the act of committing the armed robbery when they were interrupted by a deputy in the area.

Deputies arrested Ashton Rashad Wallace, 21, of Springfield, who was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a pistol during the commission of a crime, pointing a gun at another and theft by receiving stolen property; Peter Johnson III, 19, of Springfield, who was charged with ... (more)

Should the Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Organization seek to include portions of Effingham County, Springfield likely won't be taking part.

Local Sunday schools are invited to participate in the 134th annual Sunday School Convention on May 5 at the Effingham County Methodist Campground.