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Armstrong State to hold Start Strong, Start New event
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Updated: Dec 2, 2015, 3:15 PM
Published: Dec 2, 2015, 3:16 PM

Armstrong State University will host a one-day registration event for new students to apply, be admitted and sign up for fall classes. Designed to kick start careers in growing fields including information technology, business economics, health science and more, this event is tailored to working professionals, though traditional students are also welcome.

The Start Strong, Start Now event will be held Dec. 18 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Student Union, building 11 on ASU’s main campus.

All application fees will be waived for the event. Pre-registration is encouraged to speed up the process.

Attendees should contact Tiffany Donald at (912) 344-3609 or tiffany.donald@armstrong.edu  to pre-register and receive a personalized checklist.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.armstrong.edu/startnow.
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)
Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 1:18 PM
Published: Jun 20, 2025, 12:51 PM
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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