Top Story Goshen Road Roundabout Project Closing In On ‘Forever Home’
An Effingham County homeowner says construction is changing her property, privacy and sense of permanence.
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Traffic · Hwy 21
Two-vehicle wreck near Ash Street, Rincon
Northbound lane blocked near the Kroger light. Crews on scene; use Fort Howard Rd. Source: GDOT 511.
⏱ 14 min ago · verified by 3 neighbors
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Road Work · Effingham Pkwy
Lane closure between Hwy 30 & Blue Jay Rd
Paving crews 7 AM–4 PM this week. Single-lane, flaggers directing. ~5–10 min delays.
⏱ This week · Effingham County Public Works
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Market
Effingham Farmers Market
Local produce, honey & crafts on the Springfield green.
🎭Jun 6 · Fri
Arts
Live Music at the Mars Theatre
Restored historic theatre hosts a Lowcountry bluegrass night.
🎣Jun 7 · Sat
Family
Kids' Fishing Derby at Lost Plantation
Free rods for the first 50 kids; prizes by age group.
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Homes for sale & rent (partner MLS/IDX), commercial space, the job & résumé boards, and Gas & Deals are wired in Phase 2. 🏠
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The community board, Schools + School Talk, Lost & Found, and Community Spotlight arrive in Phase 2 — with real names, address verification, and friendly moderation. 🪑
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Elections, local officials, “Follow the Money,” and Growth & Development (new business, land cleared, warehouses) — built on public records in Phase 3. 🏛️
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An interactive map of road construction (GDOT 511), new roads, warehouses, listings, food trucks, rail crossings and the Port — coming in Phase 3. 🗺️