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ECHS students probe Barrow on current issues
U.S. Rep. John Barrow was asked for his thoughts Friday on the military strategy the United States should take toward ISIS, how to reduce the national deficit, and whether same-sex marriage should be legal.
Researchers outline study of Ogeechee River
STATESBORO - Research leaders from Georgia Southern University and the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences revealed the outlines this week for two-and-a-half years of basic research to support an environmental early warning system for the Ogeechee River.
Georgia Southern to start manufacturing engineering program
Georgia Southern University made history last Wednesday when the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia granted the university with the first undergraduate manufacturing engineering degree program in the state and Southeast U.S.
GSU opens new communication arts building
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University celebrated a newly-renovated Sanford Hall with a ribbon cutting recently. The $8.65 million Communication Arts building, formerly an apartment-style dormitory, will be home to more than 900 students majoring in communication studies, multimedia film and production, multimedia journalism, public relations and theatre.
Springfield’s Avila wins ASU scholarship
SAVANNAH - Ana Avila from Springfield has received a Goizueta Scholarship from Armstrong State University for the 2014-15 academic year.
A grant to get involved
Effingham County commissioners presented a check from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia's civic affairs foundation board of directors to Abby Smith, the Effingham County 4-H agent.
Earley wins Bojangles’ Scholarship
Curtisha Earley of Springfield has been awarded a 2014 Bojangles' Scholarship.
Armstrong honors dean’s list students for summer term
SAVANNAH - Armstrong State University recently announced the dean's list for the summer 2014 semester. Armstrong's dean's list honors students earning a grade point average of 3.6 of higher for the semester.
School system enrollment tops 11,000
The Effingham County School System's enrollment has topped 11,000 students.
Silverwood looks for ways to let in school buses
Silverwood Plantation residents offered what a spokesman called an "easy solution" to the Effingham County Board of Education's request for gated communities to make access easier for school buses.
Keel: Georgia Southern ready to write its next chapter
STATESBORO - Turning the page from the expansion of Paulson Stadium to seat more than 21,000 people, the Eagles' move into the Sun Belt Conference and a $13.5 million marketing deal with Coca-Cola, Georgia Southern University President Brooks Keel outlined what the university wants to write in its next chapter.
Two students earn Master 4-H status
Two students from Effingham County earned Master 4-H'er status at the 72nd annual 4-H State Congress at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta.
Sapp, Weredyk receive American FFA degrees
Two members of the South Effingham FFA chapter are receiving one of the highest honors from the National FFA Organization.
Effingham’s Project SEARCH honored
Effingham County's Project SEARCH program has been honored for its success in placing its graduates in jobs.
Schools, ECSO out to stop bus passing
Jimmy Helmly and Brian Mundy have no shortage of stories of local drivers not following the rules for a stopped school bus.
Articles by Section - Education
School system gets thumbs-up
The Effingham County School System is on track to be accredited for five more years.
Woodmen of the World offering two $500 scholarships
The local Woodmen of the World chapter has started a new scholarship program for Effingham County students.
ECHS FBLA raises money for March of Dimes
Effingham County High School's chapter of Future Business Leaders of America observed FBLA Week by honoring ECHS teachers and raising money for the March of Dimes.
Locals earn Ga. Tech honors
ATLANTA - Eight students from Effingham County attained academic honors for fall 2014 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Local students earn honors at University of Georgia
ATHENS - The University of Georgia has announced the undergraduate students who were named presidential scholars or achieved the dean's list for fall semester.
Elementary school honor rolls
Honor rolls for the second nine-week grading period for Effingham County's eight elementary schools:
County’s top spellers
Christian Hodges is this year's top speller in Effingham County.
4-H’ers stage own version of ‘Chopped’
The Effingham County Extension office recently sponsored 4-H's inaugural Milk Make Contest.
Students serve as Capitol pages
The cities of Rincon and Springfield, as well as Effingham County High School, were well represented at the state Capitol by ECHS students serving as pages.
Scientists: the next generation
South Effingham Middle School's eighth-grade advanced-content physical science classes recently traveled to South Effingham Elementary School for three collaborative lab activities.
Sand Hill students' pet project expands to help Manna House
A group of students from Sand Hill Elementary School aren't letting their own challenges stop them from helping people in the community.
Marlow Elementary kicks off Fuel Up to Play 60
To promote a fitness program sponsored by the National Football League, Marlow Elementary School enlisted one of Effingham County's own NFL alumni.
School system gearing up for accreditation visit
The Effingham County School System is preparing to host an important visit.
Effingham students receive degrees, honors
Local students earn Valdosta State honors
4-H launches into National Youth Science Day
It's not rocket science, or maybe it is …
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