$3.5 million airport parallel taxiway nears completion
Construction of a parallel taxiway at the Claxton-Evans County Airport is near completion. Airport Manager Vernon Owens said last week the taxiway is operational but…
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EMH gets doses of Moderna COVID vaccine for adults 65 years and older
Gov. Brian Kemp recently expanded the 1A category of COVID-19 vaccinations to include community members 65 and over or caregivers of those in that same…
ECFD Training Officer Johnny Driggers retires
Johnny Driggers, Training Officer for the Evans County Fire Department, recently retired from the department after 20 years of service. Driggers was presented a plaque…
Lewis is new BOC chairman; Jenkins named vice-chairman
Tony Lewis, commissioner for District 3, was elected by the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to serve as county chairman for 2021, during its regular monthly…
Status of construction of new CHS among topics discussed at BOE meeting
Evans County School Superintendent Marty Waters shared current photographs as he provided an update on construction of the new Claxton High School as part of his…
COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Treatment now available at EMH
Monoclonal antibody treatment of COVID-19 was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) November 9. This cutting edge medical infusion therapy is now available at…
Cedar Creek Bridge replacement on SR 169 calls for detour
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced State Route (SR) 169 at Cedar Creek, located approximately four miles northwest of Claxton, has a proposed closure date…
Bull Creek bridge replacement on SR 169 calls for detour
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced State Route (SR) 169 at Bull Creek Bridge approximately 3 miles south of Bellville and US 280 closed Monday,…
First Fish
Aiden Parker, 3, under the watchful gaze of his grandfather, Scott Parker, hooks his first fish during a Saturday morning outing on a local pond…
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