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ECHS, SEHS get their queens
top three
Senior, Morgan Moore (center) was crown Miss South Effingham High School 2011 on Saturday night. First runner up was Stephania Heyward (left), who want the judges choice for Most Photogenic as well as the Peoples Choice. Second runner-up was Cierra Mixon (right). Moore was also awarded for having the highest GPA of all the 12 contestants. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
Staff Report
Updated: Mar 28, 2011, 11:36 PM
Published: Mar 28, 2011, 11:42 PM

Abi Johnson was crowned Miss ECHS and Morgan Moore was crowned Miss SEHS March 26.
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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