Effingham County voters do not renew SPLOST by 140 votes

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) — Effingham County voters decided Tuesday not to renew the county’s SPLOST, with the measure failing by 140 votes, or less than 1%. A new library and park expansion are on hold.What the penny paid forThe penny was meant to pay for projects such as roads, first responder vehicles, parks and libraries.County commissioners said recent quality-of-life upgrades were made possible by the SPLOST penny.“For us to continue to bring these type projects to the citizens, we have to have the funding. And SPLOST was a tool for that,” said Forrest Floyd, Effingham County commissioner for District 1.Who paid inFloyd told WTOC he hoped to keep that momentum going with plans for a new library and more parks.Floyd said millions in SPLOST revenue came directly from visiting commuters and heavy industry such as the McIntosh Power Plant, not just local residents.Residents question use of the moneySome residents were not satisfied and questioned how the money was used.Rincon prop