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News Briefs for Oct. 16, 2024
Southern Motors celebrates 95 years in SE Georgia
Southern Motors 95th anniversary
Southern Motors, 1500 GA Hwy. 21, has been at its current Springfield location for 30 years. However, the family-owned dealership with locations in Chatham and Effingham County has been in business since 1929 and is currently celebrating its 95th anniversary. The owners, starting with current co-owner’s grandfather Julius Kaminsky, credit the dealerships’ success to treating everyone – employees and customers – like family. The dealership has sold cars to succeeding generations of the same family. Pictured, from left: Adam Kaminsky (co-owner), John Ball, Jeff Donaldson, David Morgan, Shaona “Tay” Green, Courtney Turner, Eve Carpenter, Alex Hinton, Billie Kersey, Roger McClain (general sales manager), Scott Downer, and James Staples. (Photo by Barbara Augsdorfer, Effingham Herald.)

Small World Learning Center opens

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Small World Learning Center celebrated its grand opening in Rincon. They believe in providing a nurturing and magical environment where children can flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. At Small World Learning Center, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to integrate Christian values into every aspect of your child’s learning journey. (Submitted photos.)

Small World Learning Center Ribbon cutting

Exchange Club, VFW to sell pancakes at Fair

The pancake booth will be open for the Effingham Fair which starts on Thursday, Oct. 17.  This is the Exchange Club's only fundraiser. The club is looking forward to a good turnout to support out club. In addition to pancakes, the Exchange Club will have sausage from Horton’s Meats, coffee, hot chocolate, and bottled water. For more information on the Exchange Club, contact Jimmy Rutland, Club President, at ceo@habitatec.org or Yvette Carr at ycarr@burnsworldtravel.com. 

Damaged booth from Helene
The Exchange Club of Effingham and local VFW members removed the awning over the Club's pancake booth sitting area that was damaged by Hurricane Heléne. (Submitted photo.)

Classes and events at the Guyton YMCA

The new Guyton Y has several classes and events scheduled leading up to Halloween.

Guyton Family Y sign

Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. is “Pink Ride” with Lori – 60-minute spin for breast cancer awareness

Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. is Group Centergy Demo Class with Corissa – 60-minute stretch and pilates

Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. is Bingo

Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. is “Trunk or Treat” off the trail.

Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. is Zumba Halloween Party with Kristen – 60 minutes of Halloween favorites.