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Gray receivers masters degree from Regent
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George Gray of Rincon was awarded a master of fine arts in acting from the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University on May 7. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: May 30, 2011, 7:23 PM
Published: May 30, 2011, 7:27 PM

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—George Gray of Rincon was awarded a master of fine arts in acting from the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University on May 7. Gray was one of approximately 1,153 graduates at Regent, one of the nation’s leading Christian universities.

The speaker for Regent University’s 2011 commencement was Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan T. Cathy.

After graduation, Gray plans to attend Texas Tech University for his Ph.D. in fine arts-theatre. He will be employed as a graduate part-time instructor at Texas Tech University.

Gray graduated from Effingham County High School in Springfield in 1999 and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro in 2007. He is the son of George Gray.

Founded in 1978, Regent University has more than 5,000 students studying on its campus in Virginia Beach, Va., and online around the world. Regent offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in fields including business, communication and the arts, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, and psychology and counseling.
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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