Helen Laverne Conley Cannon
Helen Laverne Conley Cannon, age 82, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Journey at Amber Grove in Claxton. She was born in Evans…
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Annette Daniel
Annette Daniel, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. The last week of her life saw…
Chamber readying for annual Salute to Business, Industry Monday Feb. 27
The deadline is fast approaching for submitting nominations for the Chamber’s Annual Salute to Business and Industry Celebration and Banquet, set for Monday evening, February…
Canoochee River Race April 19, under new management
A new business will be in charge of staging the Canoochee Canoe Race this year, following the establishment of Aldebaran Outdoors – a new LLC…
Road closure put on hold; County to seek more info
An Evans County farm owner’s request for partial closure of a road that intersects his property has been put on hold while officials obtain clarification…
Landfill report: ECLF ‘strategically positioned’Enterprise Publisher An environmental specialist hired by the Board of Commissioners to prepare an assessment of value and potential of the Evans County Landfill (ECLF) was presented to the BOC for their regular meeting last week. The report, titled ECLF Solid Waste Audit & Feasibility Study, prepared at a cost of $7,500 by Matt Roper, who is considered an expert in environmental matters that relate to landfill operations, concludes that the C&D landfill is well run and could enjoy profitability but needs additional investment. Roper resides in North Georgia and has gained extensive experience in solid waste operations, environmental compliance, and myriad environmental issues.
An environmental specialist hired by the Board of Commissioners to prepare an assessment of value and potential of the Evans County Landfill (ECLF) was presented…
What a mess – Taxpayers get to pay more than once
One of the most profound statements offered in a public meeting on the subject of Evans County’s property tax revaluations was put forth by a…
Know Your Neighbor: Laura Ponce Calvario
This week’s neighbor is local business owner Laura Ponce Calvario. Most know her by her maiden name, Laura Ponce. Her parents own “Laura’s Mexican Store.”…
Franklin Roscoe Purvis, Sr.
Franklin Roscoe Purvis, Sr., 80, passed away February 4, 2025 peacefully at his home. Frank retired from CSX Railroad after a long career where he…
Know Your Neighbor: Charles Fiveash
I have known this week’s neighbor since I was in high school. I probably met him while “riding around town” on the weekends, cruising the…