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Covenant Christian holds science fair
Science Fair Winners
Winners in the junior and senior divisions are pictured: front row, left to right, Christy Simmons, Cheyenne Gordon and Patrick Wilkins; back row, left to right, Collin Ingmire, Tessa Wilkins and Olivia Ingmire. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Jul 5, 2008, 9:00 AM
Published: Jun 13, 2008, 7:22 PM
Covenant Christian Academy is a classical Christian school located at 1541 Highway 21 S. Springfield. For more information, call 754-1511 or visit its Web site at www.ccaeffingham.com.
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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