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Effingham 4-Hers hit Tybee for more than fun
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Effingham 4-Hers attending the 4-H Junior Conference on Tybee Island were Nick Palefsky, Keosha Rivers, Ellen Hunter and Mallory Morgan. - photo by Photo provided

Effingham 4-H’ers participated in the Southeast District Junior Conference at the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island.

The 4-H’ers made “happy bags” for children being treated at Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The 4-H’ers decorated bags and filled them with coloring books, crayons, puzzles and games. The service project was part of Global Youth Service Day sponsored by Hands On Savannah.

Speakers included former Georgia Southern standout and pro football player Adrian Peterson, who emphasized “hard work pays off,” and Georgia State 4-H President Oakley Perry, who encouraged 4-H’ers to not let obstacles get in the path of the road to success.

Instructors from the J.W. Fanning Institute taught interactive workshops on goal setting, leadership and time management. The District 4-H Junior Conference is an annual event for seventh- and eighth-grade 4-H’ers.

For more information on the 4-H program, contact Effingham County Extension agent Abby Smith at 754-8040.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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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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