The Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan is in final draft, and available for your review. To view the Plan, please go to: Comprehensive Plan ;  Did you experience the Fire Department's Santa Run?  We'd like to have your feedback and ideas on how to improve it!: Santa Run Community Survey.

Community

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