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ECMS students accepted to science camp
05.15 ECMS science camp
Dallas Vermillion, Austin Brownlow and Hunter Tuttle were accepted to Georgia Southern’s Eagle Science Camp. - photo by Photo submitted

Three Effingham County Middle School students were recently accepted into Georgia Southern’s Eagle Science Camp in Statesboro. Their science teacher, Mrs. Carmen Bennett and their math teacher, Mrs. Michelle Wilson, nominated the students. The students are Dallas Vermillion, Austin Brownlow and Hunter Tuttle.

Georgia Southern University sponsors the science camp for students who excel in both math and science and have an exceptional work ethic. The camp is a five-day residential camp, which includes exploratory lab work in geology, chemistry, ecology, mathematics, physics, zoology and computer science. All classes are taught by Georgia Southern professors. The camp will conclude with a scientific conference where students will prepare a PowerPoint presentation using data and photos generated during the week’s lab adventure. Participants will live on campus in Georgia Southern’s dormitories and get an early introduction to college life while being guided by the university’s tour guides.

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)
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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