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Geometry creates art
Students in Mrs. Sheri Hall's class at Guyton Elementary School show off their projects based on geometric shapes.
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Staff Report
Updated: Nov 24, 2009, 9:50 PM
Published: Nov 24, 2009, 9:55 PM
Students in Mrs. Sheri Hall's class at Guyton Elementary show off their geometric projects. The students were given a list of geometric shapes that they had to use in order to create an original work.
Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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.