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📅 What's Happening · Springfield, Georgia

Springfield Events

Upcoming events and things to do in and around Springfield — markets, meetings, festivals, games and community happenings from the Effingham County calendar.

Jun 15 · Mon · 05:00 PM · 804 S. Laurel Street Springfield, GA 31329

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Jun 20 · Sat

Springfield Century Ride

About Springfield

Springfield is the county seat of Effingham County, Georgia, and one of its oldest communities — established in 1799 and incorporated in 1838. Home to the county courthouse, government offices and the Effingham County School District headquarters, this small city of about 2,700 anchors the county's civic life.

  • The Effingham County seat — home to the county courthouse and government offices.
  • Headquarters of the Effingham County School District.
  • One of the county's oldest settlements, dating to 1799 — its motto: "The Heart of Effingham."
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