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Effingham Academy classmates gather
61st EA reunion
The 61st class reunion of Effingham Academy was held on June 5 at Main Street 21 Restaurant in Rincon. Attending, left to right, Rewis Hinely, Alfred Pevey, Malcolm Weaver, Terrell Webb, Harry B. Zittrouer and James H. (Jimmy) Gnann. Unable to attend were Delories Parker Dickey, Edith Carr Frazier, Marolyn Bragg Odum and Lemuel Wells. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Jul 10, 2008, 9:00 AM
Published: Jun 18, 2008, 9:17 PM
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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