Love One Another Fellowship seeks more church, community involvement
Special to the Herald
Love One Another Fellowship (LOAF) is a gathering of Effingham County church and community leaders. The group seeks to cross racial and denominational lines through shared fellowship and worship.
LOAF coordinated the community Thanksgiving Dinner and an Easter Sunrise Service last year. LOAF has made connections with other leaders. It wants to do so much more.
The group is inviting more church leaders to participate.
The group’s next meeting is Nov. 12 at The Depot, 109 Lynn Bonds Rd., Guyton. The meeting starts at 7 pm.
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Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting
Special to the Herald
Effingham County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Effingham College and Career Academy. This will be a business meeting of Farm Bureau farmer members.
ECCA is located at 2940 GA Hwy. 21, in Rincon.
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Healthy Savannah names new physical activity program manager
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SAVANNAH -- Healthy Savannah announces that Devin Frails has joined the public/private coalition as its physical activity program manager.
Frails’ duties will include leading and supporting a culture of health in the Savannah area by creating an environment that makes a healthy choice. Additionally, as a member of Healthy Savannah’s and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) team, Frails will be responsible for helping foster sustainable health equity among racial and ethnic minority populations. His duties include supporting the organization’s efforts to increase physical activity, better nutrition, and reduce chronic diseases.
Frails most recently was a Community Service officer with the Savannah Police Department, and as athletic coordinator for Bryan County Parks and Recreation. He is a graduate of Brewton Parker College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Frails was twice honored as the City of Savannah’s officer of the month.
“Being in this new position is amazing,” said Frails. “I get to talk to the community about what their idea of a healthy lifestyle is and how to bring healthy choices to the ones in need. Savannah has some of the most scenic views and I am glad that I have a chance to experience them and motivate others to get out and experience them as well.”
A native of Harlem, Georgia, Frails is an avid Florida Gators fan and enjoys slow-pitch softball, kickball, hunting, fishing and traveling. For more information about REACH and Healthy Savannah, email devin@healthysavannah.org.
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Judge Realty announces two new hires
Special to the Herald
SAVANNAH – Judge Realty, a leading commercial, residential and property management firm headquartered in Savannah, recently hired Jessica Nelson as the company’s director of residential property management, and Michael Trulson as the firm’s easing and maintenance coordinator.
Originally from Effingham County, Nelson wanted to stay local and chose to attend Georgia Southern University. She is a licensed Realtor in Georgia and a community volunteer who currently serves as a youth sports coach and is active in her children’s school. She lives in Springfield.
In her new position, Nelson manages the firm’s residential properties and works closely with owners to ensure that properties are well maintained and generate maximum return on investment. Before joining Judge Realty, she worked in property management at a local company for three years. She also worked in the construction industry for two years and served as a retail management specialist for four years.
A licensed Realtor and experienced handyman, Trulson began investing in real estate and property in 2014 and fell in love with the business. Before joining Judge Realty, he managed his own portfolio of investment properties. Originally from Chicago, he currently lives in Savannah.
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Generator program announced by Water Utility Management
Water Utility Management, LLC (WUM) has announced the details of a generator installation program to ensure continuous services at all 40 water-system well sites serving residents and customers in Effingham County during power interruptions.
In late September Hurricane Heléne slammed into Effingham County as a tropical storm, toppling thousands of trees and knocking out power to vast areas of the county. This major power outage impacted Water Utility Management’s Effingham systems, and back-up generators were inadequate to maintain the systems. As power was restored to the community, WUM systems returned to service with each system being tested and approved for use, enabling it to gradually lift a “Boil Water Advisory”.
“We are now installing back-up generators at every one of our sites, system wide. The cost for this service reliability upgrade is upwards of $6 million for our 270 water systems and lift stations” said CEO, Mark Smith.
New generators will begin arriving in January 2025 and will be installed as soon as possible, according to company COO/VP Ray Harrington.
Water Utility Management is the largest private water utility in Georgia, serving 33,000 homes in 17 counties in Southeast and South Georgia. All water systems are regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
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U-Haul signs on with Springfield station
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The Springfield BP station has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Springfield community.
Springfield BP, 725 McCall Rd., will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, moving supplies, and in-store pickup for boxes.
U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation. When customers rent from a U-Haul dealer, they are directly supporting an independent small business in their community.
