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GHFF pitches in for JROTC units
0730 GHFF-JROTC
Pictured left to right are Lt. Col. (ret.) Terry Stautberg of South Effingham High School, Effingham GHFF chapter president Andy Bedgood, GHFF state president Reggie Dickey, Master Sgt. (ret.) Donald Smith and Maj. (ret.) Danny Burgstiner of Effingham County High School. - photo by Photo courtesy of Angel Kiss Photography
Staff Report
Updated: Jul 29, 2013, 10:56 PM
Published: Jul 29, 2013, 11:02 PM

During the July meeting of the Effingham chapter of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation, checks were presented to support the rifle teams in the JROTC programs of both South Effingham and Effingham County high schools.

Those in attendance to accept the checks were Lt. Col. (ret.) Terry Stautberg of South Effingham and Maj. (ret.) Danny Burgstiner and Master Sgt. (ret.) Donald Smith of Effingham County High School.

The Effingham chapter of GHFF also supports the local Sportsman’s Pantry, the Manna House and the Treutlen House.
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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