Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Springfield, GA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Springfield, GA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
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
Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.
Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Springfield, GA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Springfield, GA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Springfield, GA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Springfield, GA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Springfield, GA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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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 Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.
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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.