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🌱 How could Springfield’s new 2026 millage rate affect your tax bill?

Springfield, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Springfield’s new 2026 millage rate affect your tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: Bluffton Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Effingham County.

Today's riddle: What do you call people that look after chickens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 75.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Springfield Current 2026 Property Tax Digest and 5 Year History of Levy (springfieldga.org) — Springfield officials have announced they’ll set the 2026 property tax millage rate at a City Council meeting on September 8 at 6 p.m. The notice includes a five-year history of the city’s tax digest, showing rising property values and modest recent increases in total taxes levied. Homeowners can review these figures to understand how their bills may change.
   

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  • Effingham County School District posted a job opening for Childcare Lead Teacher in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rincon

  • Rincon Considers First City Property Tax Since 1998 (effinghamherald.net)
  • Virtual fashion show fundraiser helps Manna House build for the future (wjcl.com)

Port Wentworth

  • ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Show Due to Drummer's Health, Continues Tour With Replacement (wcsx.com)
  • Highlights from the August 2026 Board Meeting (savannahherald.com)

Pooler

  • JCB sets 406 mph land-speed record with hydrogen-powered car (wtoc.com)
  • Chatham County DA warns Sheriff's Office cases may be dropped over weak evidence (wtoc.com)

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Chicken Tenders (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.