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GSU again named military-friendly school
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Georgia Southern University has been named a military-friendly school for the second year in a row by Military Advanced Education in its 2013 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. The list appears in the December issue of the magazine.


“This is proof that when it comes to meeting the needs of troops and veterans, our university is serving those who serve our country,” said Brooks Keel, president of Georgia Southern University. “Georgia is fortunate to have a number of military bases and military personnel, and Georgia Southern takes great pride in having these students pursuing their degrees either in classrooms on campus or online. We are committed to helping them achieve the success they deserve.”


The survey looked at different areas including the flexibility of online learning options, transfer credit policies and support for military families. Georgia Southern has staff assigned to assist veterans and provide counseling and also offers a place for veterans to relax and study in the Military Resource Center located in the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center. “The Guide has become an invaluable tool for both education services officers and transition officers when advising service members and their families about degree and certification opportunities currently available from institutions of higher learning,” said Laural Hobbes, editor of Military Advanced Education.


This is the second time in the last four months Georgia Southern has been honored for its educational opportunities for members of the U.S. armed forces and veterans. In September, G.I. Jobs magazine also named the university a “military-friendly school” for 2013.

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)
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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