Effingham County, Georgia
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It was named in honor of Lord Effingham, an English nobleman and colonial rights advocate. It covers 483 square miles and is home to roughly 71,500 residents as of July 2023. The county includes the cities of Guyton, Rincon, and Springfield, and is nestled between the Ogeechee and Savannah River basins, offering a variety of landscapes from lush forests to peaceful wetlands. Effingham County’s abu
06/10/2026
On Sept. 13, our community will come together at Effingham County High School’s Rebel Field at Bob Griffith Stadium for the Effingham County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Under the Lights.
Firefighters, first responders, supporters, and neighbors from across Southeast Georgia will climb 110 stories in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave their lives on Sept.11, 2001.
Hosted by Effingham County Fire Rescue and created in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), this event ensures our fire heroes are never forgotten.
🕔 On site registration opens at 5 pm
🎤 Opening ceremony begins at 7 pm
🪜 Climb starts at approximately 7:15 pm
💲 Registration: $30 — supports NFFF programs for Fire Hero Families
👟 Athletic gear encouraged
“Each step we climb honors the selfless sacrifice of FDNY firefighters,” said Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the NFFF.
Register here: https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/effingham26
Learn more about NFFF Stair Climbs at firehero.org.
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804 S Laurel Street
Springfield, GA
31329
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
