EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Effingham County has voted to dissolve its 80-year partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries.

This is the library system that runs both the Rincon and Springfield library locations.

County leaders voted on the action Tuesday night during a packed county commission meeting.

The vote came after Live Oak representatives and community members all voiced their support of continuing the partnership with live oak libraries.

But the county voted to dissolve the partnership with commissioners saying they believes they can support and grow on their own.

A unanimous decision from the Effingham County Commission Tuesday night.

Leaders decided to end the Live Oaks Public Libraries partnership and localize the library system.

The vote did not come without a fight.

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