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Curtis named to deans list at ABAC
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Updated: Jun 30, 2009, 1:45 AM
Published: Jun 30, 2009, 1:34 AM

The faculty and administration of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recognize outstanding scholastic achievement by placing Thomas H. Curtis on the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2009. Curtis is a 2008 graduate of Effingham County High School and the son of Denise and Charlie Curtis.

He is currently majoring in forestry.

The dean’s list, announced at the end of each semester, is based on the student’s scholastic average during a semester. To be included on the dean’s honor list, a student must have an average of 3.3 or higher out of a possible 4.0 in at least 12 hours of academic work.
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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