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Goodys helps out ECHS NHS
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Pictured are Jennifer Hayes, Effingham County High School NHS adviser; Josie Alford, ECHS NHS president; Brenda Everett, manager of Goodys Rincon store; Hannah Boyd, ECHS NHS vice president; Courtney Purcell, treasurer; and Adeline Piotrowski, secretary. - photo by Photo provided

Goody’s gave the Effingham County High School National Honor Society $200 to help pay for the stoles the NHS seniors wore for their graduation ceremony.

Goody’s wanted to help an outstanding community service organization. This past school year, the ECHS NHS helped with the Low Country Down Syndrome Buddy Walk, a fundraiser for the Treutlen House, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, giving of household items for a needy family at Christmas, Habitat for Humanity, a fundraiser for Marlow Elementary School, and Effingham County Relay for Life.

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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