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4-H'ers take part in state council
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Lexi Wells campaigns for a position on the 4-H state board. - photo by Photo provided

This year’s state 4-H Council featured activities to keep 4-H’ers sharpening their heroic leadership skills. Those in attendance from Effingham County were Marci Delcampo, Logan McDonald, Dana Mincey, Alex Parrish, Sophie Usher, Hannah Weitman and Lexie Wells, who also ran for office as a potential candidate for state board.


State Council is an annual meeting of Georgia senior 4-H’ers. This event is open to all Senior 4-H’ers, including rising ninth-graders and recently graduated 12th-graders, and is planned by the incumbent Georgia 4-H board of directors. The high school-age youth participate in the election process including evaluation of candidates, voting for officers, and the review of the Georgia 4-H constitution including, as needed, amendments to the constitution.


Those who are elected to state 4-H office proceed immediately to Georgia officer training, which lasts until noon on the following Wednesday. The new officers are installed each year at the Thursday night banquet at State 4-H Congress. Additionally, youth interact in workshop sessions, large group seminars, cooperative games, community service and other leadership opportunities.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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