DOT Physical Springfield, GA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Springfield, GA and throughout the local area.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Springfield, GA at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 1.2 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
5745 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY ste 9 3.3 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
5610 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY 3.6 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 3.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
399 AUSTELL RD 4.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 4.6 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 4.7 miles
Austell, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 4.8 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3950 Austell Road SW 4.8 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 5.6 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
561 THORNTON RD 5.9 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 6.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 6.6 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
8335 OFFICE PARK DR STE G 7.9 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
8337 Office Park Dr Ste A 7.9 miles
Douglasville, GA 30134
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 8.1 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
545 CONCORD RD SE 8.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 8.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
2721 S COBB DR SE 8.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 8.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
49 HOSIERY MILL RD 8.9 miles
DALLAS, GA 30157
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 9.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
9390 THE LANDING DR 9.6 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
7421 DOUGLAS BLVD STE A 10.3 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 10.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
504 W MEMORIAL DR 10.5 miles
DALLAS, GA 30132
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
3216 HIGHWAY 5 10.8 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 10.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 10.8 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 10.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
110 LEWIS DR NE 10.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 10.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 11.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 11.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 11.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 11.5 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
180 COBB PKWY S 11.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 11.6 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 12.0 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 12.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 12.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 12.1 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 12.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 12.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 12.8 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
2890 DELK RD SE 13.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 13.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
3655 CHEROKEE ST NW STE 5 13.4 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
300 W I PKWY 13.4 miles
DALLAS, GA 30132
3805 CHEROKEE ST NW 13.9 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1275 SHILOH RD NW STE 3050 14.2 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
4500 S MAIN ST STE 104 14.2 miles
ACWORTH, GA 30101
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 14.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 14.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 15.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
705 DALLAS HWY 15.6 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
On-site only 16.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.6 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 16.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 16.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 16.9 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 17.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 17.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 17.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
209 COOLEY DR Ste 101 17.6 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
6460 HIGHWAY 92 STE 100 17.6 miles
ACWORTH, GA 30102
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 17.8 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 17.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
688 SPRING ST NW 17.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 18.0 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
923 DILL AVE SW 18.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 18.2 miles
East Point, GA 30344
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 18.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 18.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 18.2 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
338 W Peachtree St NW 18.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 18.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 18.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
6660 ROSWELL RD 18.3 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
145 NORTH AVE NE 18.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
6440 BELLS FERRY RD 18.5 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 18.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 18.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
1432 TOWNELAKE PKWY STE 170 18.9 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 19.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 19.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 19.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 19.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 19.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 19.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 20.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
535 N CENTRAL AVE 20.3 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 20.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 20.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 20.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
9410B WILLEO RD 20.6 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 20.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 20.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 20.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
791 Oak St 21.0 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
3580 ATLANTA AVE 21.0 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 21.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 21.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 21.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 21.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 21.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 21.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 21.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1276 MCCONNELL DR 21.8 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 21.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 22.0 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
1650 CHATTAHOOCHEE DR 22.4 miles
ROCKMART, GA 30153
PO BOX 958 22.4 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 22.5 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 22.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1000 MARQUETTE RD 22.6 miles
ROCKMART, GA 30153
402 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR 22.7 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
48 HILLS CREEK RD 22.9 miles
TAYLORSVILLE, GA 30178
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 23.0 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 23.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
30 CENTER RD SE STE 102 23.2 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 23.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
911 N TENNESSEE ST STE 105 23.3 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 23.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
108 MERCHANTS SQUARE DR 24.1 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 24.3 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 24.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE 24.5 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
958 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE STE 100 24.5 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 24.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 24.5 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
12 MEDICAL DR NE 24.6 miles
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 24.7 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 24.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
DOT Physical Springfield, GA
Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.
Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:
- Eye glasses (bring prescription)
- List of medications
- Clearance letters or physician related documentation
Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.
NON DOT Physicals/Examinations
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.
To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Springfield, GA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Springfield, GA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Springfield, GA and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.
No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Springfield, GA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Springfield, GA location.
Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.
Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.
In addition to providing DOT drug testing Springfield, GA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Springfield, GA location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Springfield, GA office at (800)221-4291.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
Department of Transportation (DOT)
If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.
Drug Free Workplace
Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.
We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.
Our DOT drug testing Springfield, GA centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.
Our DOT drug testing Springfield, GA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Springfield, GA centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.
Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.
All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.
The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.
Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Springfield, GA, (800)221-4291
DOT Additional Requirements/Information
The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.
The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.
DOT Physicals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Springfield, GA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Springfield, GA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Springfield, GA location or DOT Drug Test Springfield, GA location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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Local Area Info: Springfield, Georgia
Springfield is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,852 at the 2010 census, up from 1,821 in 2000. The city is the county seat of Effingham County. Springfield is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Springfield is the seat of government for Effingham County. Ebenezer was the county seat from 1797 to 1799. In 1799, Effingham County had three different county seats. The state legislature appointed a commission to select a new centrally located site for the permanent county seat. A location five miles from the center of the county was chosen and named Springfield, for the plantation of General David Blackshear.
The county government surveyed the new town, and designated streets, lots, and the public squares that were to be used for the courthouse and the jail. The lots were sold to finance the construction of these public buildings. A map drawn in 1821 shows four north–south streets and nine east–west streets. Development of the new county seat was slow, as it was isolated from customary routes of trade. At the turn of the 20th century, it was listed as having only about twelve houses.