Special to the Herald

SPRINGFIELD – Brighter days – and nights – are ahead at McCall Park.

During a regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 7, the Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved a Musco Sports Lighting proposal for the popular facility at 5450 McCall Rd. in Rincon. The plan includes turnkey installation of state-of-the-art LED illumination systems for the softball fields.

The systems, which include supplemental walkway lighting, guarantee long-term performance with minimal maintenance. They are supported by a 25-year warranty covering materials and onsite labor.

The lighting project aligns with the county’s goals of improving recreational facilities and promoting community engagement.

In other action the Effingham County Board of Commissioners:

• ·     unanimously elected District 3 Commissioner Jamie DeLoach to serve as vice chairman of the governing body in 2025. DeLoach will preside over meetings in the event of Chairman Damon Rahn’s absence.
•       approved the nominations of three people for the Planning Board. The Planning Board plays a crucial role in the county’s land use and development. Joining Ryan Thompson (District 1), the Planning Board additions include Walter Ryan Boykin (District 3), C. Neal Kessler (District 4) and Lyndsay Smith (District 5). District 2’s representative will be determined at a future meeting.
• ·     approved the addition of Traci Wells to the Board of Assessors to fulfill the unexpired term of Lisa Hurst (District 1). The Board of Assessors is responsible for ensuring all personal and real property are valued accurately for taxation purposes.