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Class of 1947 Reunion
08.02 class of 47
Attending the reunion were Harry B. Zittrouer, Alfred Pevey, Malcolm Weaver, Terrell Webb, Edith Carr Frazier, Rewis Hinely, Marolyn Bragg Odum and Lemuel Wells. Those unable to attend were Delories Parker Dickey and James H. (Jimmy) Gnann. - photo by Photo submitted by Lona Webb
Staff Report
Updated: Aug 23, 2007, 9:03 AM
Published: Aug 1, 2007, 9:34 PM
The class of 1947 of Effingham Academy of Springfield had their 60th class reunion on June 7.
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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