Effingham County Wins Region 1-6A Title With 45-10 Victory
The Rebels rallied for a 45-10 win over Greenbrier to claim the Region 1-6A championship and secure a home game in the state playoffs.
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Effingham County SPLOST Defeat Leaves $200 Million in Projects Unfunded
Effingham County's SPLOST renewal failed by 140 votes, putting a new library, public safety facilities and other projects on hold as officials consider what's next.
Effingham Democrats See Signs of Political Change After Election
Despite Republican victories in all three county commission races, Democrat Darlene Ainsworth came closeto unseating District 2 Commissioner Roger Burdette, offering a possible glimpse of a changing politica...
Effingham Election Day Guide: Where to Vote and What to Know
Find Effingham County polling information, candidate profiles, county commission race coverage and details on two local ballot referendums before Election Day.
Effingham County Rejects SPLOST, Approves Property Tax Relief
Effingham County voters reject a $200 million SPLOST, approve a property tax relief plan, reelect two Republican commissioners and elect Democrat David Dillie over incumbent Bill Hitchens in House District 161.
Effingham County Tables OpenAI Project Camellia Data Center Plan
Commissioner Roger Burdette questioned noise protections and other details of OpenAI's proposed Effingham County data center, prompting commissioners to delay a site plan vote until Nov. 17.
South Effingham Falls to Creekview 5-4 in Class 6A Softball State Final
The Mustangs rallied through the losers' bracket to reach the Class 6A championship game before Creekview scored a walk-off win in the eighth inning.
Nobody Home Mystery Writer Rl Imre Effingham County Author Lindsey Gerow Illustrator
Here's a Halloween treat from South Effingham High teacher and local mystery author RL Imre: A spooky Effingham County tale about three teenagers, a haunted house and a night they'll never forget.
South Effingham Stays Alive With 12-5 Win Over Loganville
The Mustangs pound out 11 hits to beat Loganville in the Class 6A state softball tournament and advance to another elimination game Friday.
South Effingham Softball Wins Twice in Class 6A State Tournament
South Effingham beats Lee County and Houston County as Kendall Ward leads the Mustangs into Saturday's Class 6A semifinals.
South Effingham Edges Glynn Academy, Closes In on Playoffs
Liam Coburn throws two TD passes and runs for another as the Mustangs beat Glynn Academy 19-11 to improve to 7-2.
Effingham County to Vote on OpenAI Data Center Plan on Election Day
Effingham County commissioners will vote Nov. 3 on OpenAI’s Project Camellia site plan as residents question the timing and a federal permit to fill 72 acres of wetlands.
South Effingham Falls to Houston County in State Playoff Opener
South Effingham’s 23-game winning streak ended with a 2-1 loss to Houston County in Columbus. The Mustangs face Loganville Thursday in a Class 6A state playoff elimination game.
OpenAI Data Center Plaintiffs Ask Judge to Void Land Deal
Plaintiffs seek a ruling without a trial, alleging Effingham’s development authority violated open-meetings and public-records laws in handling the Project Camellia land deal.
2026 Effingham County Fair Winners: See the Complete List
From livestock champions and 4-H exhibits to parade floats, booths and pageant winners, see who took home top honors at the 2026 Effingham County Fair.
DISTRICT 2: Burdette Defends Record as Ainsworth Calls for Change
Darlene Ainsworth and Roger Burdette offer different visions for District 2 on the Effingham County Commission, from growth and data centers to roads, taxes and public input.
South Effingham Stuns Brunswick With Late Touchdown
South Effingham football upset Brunswick 35-31 as Danny Murtha’s 30-yard touchdown run sealed a key Region 1-6A victory.
Murtha’s Late TD Run Lifts South Effingham Past Brunswick
Danny Murtha’s 30-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter lifted South Effingham to a 35-31 win over Brunswick, improving the Mustangs to 6-2 overall.
Effingham County Pulls Away From Grovetown for 42-21
Effingham County football extends its winning streak to six games and moves closer to a Region 1-6A championship.
Effingham District 3: DeLoach and Hoffman Differ on Data Center, Growth
Effingham County Commission candidates Jamie DeLoach and Scott Hoffman share their positions on Project Camellia, property tax relief and managing the county’s growth ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
District 5: Kieffer and Daniels Differ on Taxes and Growth
Effingham County Commissioner Phil Kieffer defends Project Zero and his approach to growth, while write-in challenger James Daniels calls for stronger data center safeguards and greater transparency.
Mustangs Softball Extends Streak, Sweeps Way to Columbus
South Effingham has won 23 straight games and will face Houston County next Wednesday in Columbus after sweeping Coffee in the Class 6A second round.
OpenAI Gives $2 Million for Effingham County's Atlas Park
OpenAI’s $2 million grant will help build trails at Effingham County’s Atlas Park, the latest community investment tied to its proposed Project Camellia data center.
OpenAI CFO: Project Camellia Must Earn Residents’ Trust
Sarah Friar discusses OpenAI’s $80 million community investment, plans to address data center concerns and the jobs Project Camellia could bring to Effingham County.